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Use caution Food recall · FDA · Published April 25, 2025

Wells Dairy Recalls Scooper Hero Ice Cream Due to Plastic Hazard

Wells Enterprises recalls 726 tubs of Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 GAL due to potential plastic foreign material. Check your UPC and lot codes.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0783-2025FoodWells Dairy ›
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Recalling firmWells Enterprises, Inc.South Ice Cream Plant, 1191 18th St Sw · Le Mars, IA 51031-3044
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Wells Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Wells Dairy, is recalling 726 three-gallon tubs of Scooper Hero Ice Cream because foreign plastic material may be present in the product. The affected items were distributed to 103 distribution centers across the United States. Consumers should check their products against the specific lot codes and UPC provided. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/8074-wells-dairy-recalls-scooper-hero-ice-cream-due-to-plastic.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/8074-wells-dairy-recalls-scooper-hero-ice-cream-due-to-plastic · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0783-2025

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“Wells Dairy Recalls Scooper Hero Ice Cream Due to Plastic Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/8074-wells-dairy-recalls-scooper-hero-ice-cream-due-to-plastic. Based on FDA recall #F-0783-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0783-2025%22&limit=1).

Wells Enterprises, Inc. voluntarily recalled Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 Gallon due to the potential presence of foreign plastic material, the FDA announced on April 25, 2025. The firm initiated this Class II recall affecting 726 tubs distributed across 103 U.S. distribution centers.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Wells Dairy
  • Product: Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 GAL
  • UPC: 070640050642
  • Item: 487054
  • Jet Code: 3G BB PREM SCOOPER HERO 1CS LOT50011 HH 19115 18:00 5087 BEST IF USED BY 09/26/26

The hazard

The recall was issued because foreign material, specifically plastic, may be present in the ice cream product. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Wells Enterprises, Inc. has 3 other recalls on record since 2014-05-02. Previous recalls include a 2026-06-10 French Vanilla Pail Recall for elevated coliforms risk and a 2016-10-10 Blue Bunny Hoppin' Holidoodle Ice Cream Recall for Listeria contamination risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Wawa Recalls Reduced Fat Milk Due to Foreign Plastic Hazard (2026-02-17), Wawa Cookies & Cream Milk 16oz Pint Recall: Foreign Plastic in Bottle (2026-02-17), and Wawa Double Dutch Chocolate Milk Recall: Foreign Plastic in Product (2026-02-17).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 GAL tubs with UPC 070640050642 and Item number 487054. Verify the Jet Code includes 'LOT50011' and the Best If Used By date is 09/26/26.

  • Brand
    Wells Dairy
  • Product
    Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050642, Item
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 22 products

All 22 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    103 distribution centers across the US
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0779-2025Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050314, Item: 19695; Jet Code: 3G BB PREM ROCKY ROAD 1CS LOT50009 HH 19115 18:00 510 BEST IF USED BY 10/10/26169 3-gallon tubs
F-0780-2025Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050420, Item: 19702; Jet Code: 3G BB PREM MOCHA ALMOND FUDGE 1CS LOT50016 HH 19115 18:00 5100 BEST IF USED BY 10/09/26359 3-gallon tubs
F-0781-2025Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050574, Item: 33429; Jet Code: 3G BB PREM PEANUT BTR & FUDGE 1CS LOT50012 HH 19115 18:00 5098 BEST IF USED BY 10/07/26201 3-gallon tubs
F-0782-2025Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640600052, Item: 102010; Jet Code: 3G CR VANILLA 1CS LOT50085 HH 19115 18:00 5108 BEST IF USED BY 10/17/26240 3-gallon tubs
F-0783-2025Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050642, Item: 487054; Jet Code: 3G BB PREM SCOOPER HERO 1CS LOT50011 HH 19115 18:00 5087 BEST IF USED BY 09/26/26726 3-gallon tubs
F-0784-2025Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050482, Item: 662429; Jet Code: 3G BB PREM COTTON CANDY IC 1CS LOT50018 HH 19115 18:00 5099 BEST IF USED BY 10/08/2639 3-gallon tubs
F-0785-2025GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640000272, Item: 669740; Jet Code: 3G GFGB VANILLA BEAN 1CS LOT50024 HH 19115 18:00 5093 BEST IF USED BY 4/3/26120 3-gallon tubs
F-0786-2025Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050604, Item: 773034; Jet Code: 3G BB QUICK BLEND VANILLA IC 1CS LOT50034 HH 19115 18:00 5098 BEST IF USED BY 10/07/26280 3-gallon tubs
F-0787-2025Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Flavored Fat Free Frozen Yogurt, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640005567, Item: 889334; Jet Code: 3G PS VANILLA NSA FFFY 1CS LOT50014 HH 19115 18:00 5091 BEST IF USED BY 04/01/26937 3-gallon tubs
F-0788-2025Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640006564, Item: 902486; Jet Code: 3G JRKT VANILLA 1CS LOT50029 HH 19115 18:00 5094 BEST IF USED BY 10/3/26100 3-gallon tubs
F-0789-2025BIPC Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640008025, Item: 934085; Jet Code: LOT 50024 HH 19115 18:00 5105 USE BY OCT/14/261858 3-gallon tubs
F-0790-2025Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 00070640022144, Item: 1352604; Jet Code: 3G SK VANILLA FY 1CS LOT 50002HH 19115 18:00 5091 IF USED BY 9/30/265280 3-gallon tubs
F-0791-2025Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640022250, Item: 1355358; Jet Code: 3G PBLY VANILLA ICE CREAM 1CS LOT50005 HH 19115 18:00 5097 BEST IF USED BY 10/06/26961 3-gallon tubs
F-0792-2025GFGB 12% Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640018451, Item: 1435313; Jet Code: 3G GFGB PREM VANILLA 1CS LOT50004 HH 19115 18:00 5092 IF USED BY 4/2/26109 3-gallon tubs
F-0793-2025Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, FOR DISTRIBUTION EXCLUSIVELY BY GORDON FOOD SERVICE, WYOMING, MI 49509, UPC: 00093901820730, Item: 1367499; Jet Code: 3G GORDON CHOICE VANILLA 1CS LOT50003 HH 19115 18:00 5093 BEST IF USED BY 10/02/261080 3-gallon tubs
F-0794-2025Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Madagascar vanilla, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY US FOODS, INC, Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108658085, Item: 945313; Jet Code: 3G CHFL VANILLA BEAN 1CS LOT 50026 HH 19115 18:00 5094 IF USED BY 10/3/26320 3-gallon tubs
F-0795-2025Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY US FOODS, INC, Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108118398, Item: 785848; Jet Code: 3G GLNV VANILLA 1CS LOT 50066HH 19115 18:00 5105 IF USED BY 10/14/261573 3-gallon tubs
F-0796-2025Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY US FOODS, INC, Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108118404, Item: 785855; Jet Code: 3G GLNV CHOCOLATE 1CS LOT 50033HH 19115 18:00 5101 IF USED BY 10/10/2667 3-gallon tubs
F-0797-2025Glenview Farms Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY US FOODS, INC, Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108392668, Item: 785887; Jet Code: 3G GLNV FRENCH VANILLA 1CS LOT 50015HH 19115 18:00 5094 IF USED BY 10/3/262261 3-gallon tubs
F-0798-2025Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY SYSCO CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX 77077UPC: 00074865257275, Item: 1026416; Jet Code: SYS CLSC VANILLA PACKED 03/28/25004011 LOT 50025 HH 19115 18:00 5087 IF USED BY 3/28/2617 3-gallon tubs
F-0799-2025Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101 UPC: 046045065871, Item: 1144343; Jet Code: 3G KTHV VANILLA 1CS LOT 50004HH 19115 18:00 5100 IF USED BY 10/9/26569 3-gallon tubs
F-0800-2025Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101 UPC: 046045065833, Item: 1144464; Jet Code: 3G ELLF PREM VANILLA 1CS LOT 50003HH 19115 18:00 5087 IF USED BY 9/26/26600 3-gallon tubs
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Codes

    Verify your tub has UPC 070640050642, Item 487054, and Jet Code LOT50011 with Best If Used By 09/26/26.

  2. Stop Consumption

    Do not eat the ice cream if it matches the recalled codes due to the risk of foreign plastic material.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “103 distribution centers across the US” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 46 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Apr 25, 202512. FDA classified it Class II: May 14, 202523. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: May 21, 202534. FDA terminated the recall: Jun 10, 202542025
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

From the GovInfoNow team · based on the FDA notice · How we make summaries

What is the specific lot code for this recall?

The affected lot code is LOT50011, found in the Jet Code on the packaging.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0783-2025 (April 25, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0783-2025 to see it in context.
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