Blue Bunny Ice Cream Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Wells Enterprises, which makes Blue Bunny, recalled nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt in 22 flavors in 2025 over possible plastic pieces. In 2016, Blue Bunny Hoppin’ Holidoodle was recalled over cookie dough with potential Listeria. As of October 2026, no lawsuit, class action, MDL or settlement names Blue Bunny. Neither recall has been linked to a reported illness or injury, according to news reports. The FDA classified the 2025 recall Class II on May 14, 2025. If you have recalled ice cream, stop using it and keep the packaging and receipts, which may matter later.

Latest Blue Bunny Ice Cream Lawsuit Updates

May 14, 2025: FDA Classifies the Wells Enterprises Recall as Class II

Real Simple reported that the FDA classified the recall by Wells Enterprises, which makes Blue Bunny, as Class II on May 14, 2025 [1]. The FDA defines Class II as a situation where a violative product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” The probability of serious adverse health consequences is “remote.”

April 25, 2025: Wells Enterprises Begins a Voluntary Recall

Wells Enterprises began a voluntary recall on April 25, 2025, according to an FDA report cited by NBC News [2]. The 22 flavors came in nearly 18,000 containers of frozen desserts. The company recalled them over possible plastic pieces.

November 14, 2016: Hoppin’ Holidoodle Named in a Cookie Dough Recall

Food Safety News reported on November 14, 2016 that Hoppin’ Holidoodle, a Blue Bunny flavor, was among the ice creams recalled over Aspen Hills cookie dough [3]. It was sold in six states. No illnesses had been reported.

What Is Listeria?

According to the FDA, Listeria monocytogenes is a type of disease-causing bacteria [4]. It can live in soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation and animals. Eating food contaminated with it may lead to a disease called listeriosis.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you ate ice cream or frozen yogurt from the recalled Wells Enterprises 3-gallon tubs. The recall covers 22 flavors with best-by dates from March 2026 through October 2026. The tubs went to 103 centers, according to Yahoo News [5]. NBC News named Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and Texas among the states. You may also be affected if you ate Blue Bunny Hoppin’ Holidoodle in a 46-ounce container in 2016. It was sold in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona and Texas. Listeria symptoms can take up to 70 days to develop. Each situation is different, and only an individual legal review can say whether a claim is possible. Illness from contaminated food is covered on our food poisoning lawsuit page.

Reported Injuries or Damages

As of May 2025, no illnesses had been reported for the 2025 recall, according to Yahoo News. Reports like these are not proof that a product caused any harm. Food Safety News reported that Aspen Hills said its lab results for all of its products were negative for Listeria monocytogenes, and it had no reports of illness attributable to the product [6]. The FDA lists mild listeriosis symptoms as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, often lasting 1 to 3 days. The more severe form can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Food Safety News advised that anyone who ate the 2016 ice cream and develops symptoms should seek medical attention. It also advised telling doctors about the exposure.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Wells Enterprises, maker of Halo Top, ran the 2025 recall. The 2016 recall covered Hoppin’ Holidoodle made with Aspen Hills cookie dough. A recall does not prove liability, and related claims appear on our cookie dough ice cream lawsuit page. The 2016 Holidoodle recall covered these codes:

• UPC 070640014644, lot 60001 MM 19115 6228, best by 02/13/18
• UPC 070640014651, lot 60001 MM 19115 6229, best by 02/14/18

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if you became ill after eating recalled ice cream:

• Packaging and lids showing the flavor, lot or UPC and best-by date
• Photographs of the tub and of any plastic piece
• The plastic itself, kept sealed
• Receipts or records of where and when you bought the ice cream
• Medical records and the dates of any illness
• Messages with the seller or Wells Enterprises

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law, so the time limit differs depending on where you live and which state’s rules apply. Some states start the clock at diagnosis, so the date of the illness or injury and the date of diagnosis can both matter. A claim filed too late can be ended no matter how strong the facts are. If you are ill, speak with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Sue for Finding Plastic in Ice Cream?

Whether you can sue for finding plastic in ice cream depends on the facts, such as whether anyone was hurt and what records exist. Keeping the plastic and the packaging helps document what happened.

What Should I Do with Recalled Ice Cream?

With recalled ice cream, the 2016 notice urged consumers to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Wells Enterprises consumer affairs took calls at 1-800-331-0830. The 2025 FDA report gave no consumer instructions.

How Can I Contact Wells Enterprises About Recalled Ice Cream?

To contact Wells Enterprises about recalled ice cream, fill out the form on its website for questions, comments or concerns. Call 1-800-331-0830 for consumer affairs. Keep the packaging and receipt close by, since they show the flavor, lot and best-by date.

Why Did Aspen Hills Recall Its Cookie Dough?

Aspen Hills Inc. of Garner, IA recalled its cookie dough after a thorough review of its manufacturing environment found instances where it may not have met its food safety standards. The company called the recall precautionary.

References

1. https://www.realsimple.com/ice-cream-recall-may-2025-11738458
2. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ice-cream-recalled-plastic-rcna207471
3. https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2016/11/fifth-ice-cream-brand-recalled-because-of-cookie-dough-listeria/
4. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
5. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nearly-18000-tubs-of-ice-cream-and-frozen-yogurt-recalled-over-potential-plastic-contamination-180342169.html
6. https://www.foodsafetynews.com/cookie-dough-recall-for-listeria-ripples-through-food-chain/