Hard objects found in dairy-free dessert prompts voluntary recall in Hawai‘i stores

A dessert stocked at Target, Whole Foods and Walmart in Hawai‘i is being voluntarily recalled.

The recall was issued by Danone U.S. for its So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because of the potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, within the cashew inclusions, according to a news release from the Hawai‘i Department of Health.

The department’s Health Food and Drug Branch is working with the local stores to ensure that the recalled product is no longer available for sale.

“Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injuries, including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine, as well as damage to the teeth and gums,” according to a news release from the Department of Health. “There have been no reported cases of injury or illness in Hawai‘i to date.”

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess the recalled product and stop using it immediately. Product information can be found printed on the bottom of the product container.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall or seeking information on refunds, may contact the So Delicious Dairy Free® Care Line at 1-833-367-8975 Monday through Friday from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., or via webform at https://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/contact-us/.