December 17, 2025 — If you keep dairy-free frozen treats stocked for the holidays, it’s worth taking a quick look in your freezer. Danone U.S. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for specific pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster after the company warned the product may contain foreign materials — including small stones and other hard objects — in the cashew pieces mixed into the dessert. 1
The recall, which was posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a company announcement, applies to a single So Delicious flavor and pint format. That matters for consumers who may have multiple So Delicious items at home: other So Delicious Dairy Free flavors and products are not included in this action. 1
Below is what’s known as of December 17, 2025, including how to identify affected pints, where the product was sold, and what health officials say consumers should do next. 2
What’s being recalled?
The recall covers So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints sold at retail stores nationwide, according to the FDA notice. 1
The company said the issue involves the dessert’s cashew inclusions (the cashew pieces mixed into the product), where small stones and other hard objects may be present. 1
Danone U.S. owns the So Delicious brand, and CBS News noted Danone’s broader portfolio includes brands such as Activia and Dannon. 3
How to tell if your pint is part of the recall
To check whether a pint in your freezer is affected, focus on the UPC code and the best-by date printed on the bottom of the container. 4
Affected product identifiers (from the FDA and So Delicious):
- Product name: So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (pint) 1
- SKU:136603 1
- UPC:744473476138 1
- Best-by dates:before Aug. 8, 2027 (printed on the bottom) 1
One detail that may prevent confusion at the freezer door: the FDA notice says the packaging graphics changed in February 2025, but there was no change to the UPC. In other words, you might see different-looking tubs for the same UPC. 1
Where it was sold on Dec. 17: national distribution, plus local store alerts
The FDA announcement describes the recalled pints as sold at retail stores nationwide. 1
On December 17, 2025, the Hawai‘i Department of Health issued a public alert reinforcing that nationwide distribution includes major retailers such as Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart in Hawai‘i, and said the state’s Food and Drug Branch was working with stores to ensure the product was no longer available for sale. 2
Separately, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) also publicized the recall to its stores and noted that recalled or withdrawn products are removed from shelves in commissaries. 5
Why “small stones” in food is treated as a serious hazard
Foreign objects in food aren’t just unpleasant — they can be dangerous.
In its Dec. 17 alert, Hawai‘i health officials warned that hard or sharp foreign objects can cause traumatic injuries, including cuts and perforations to tissues in the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines, and can also damage teeth and gums. 2
The contamination described in this recall is linked specifically to the product’s cashew pieces. 1
Have there been any reported injuries?
The official FDA posting is a company announcement and does not list injuries. 1
As of December 17, the Hawai‘i Department of Health said there were no reported cases of injury or illness in Hawai‘i to date connected to the recalled product. 2
(Some trade coverage also noted the recall notice did not indicate whether illnesses or injuries had resulted.) 6
What consumers should do right now
1) Don’t eat it
Both the FDA posting and So Delicious’ own recall notice emphasize the same first step: do not consume the affected product. 1
2) Check the bottom of the pint
Look for the UPC 744473476138 and a best-by date before Aug. 8, 2027 printed on the bottom. 4
3) Dispose of the product and contact the company for a refund
So Delicious says consumers should dispose of the product and reach out so the company can “gather information and help make it right.” 4
The FDA notice and multiple outlets direct consumers to the So Delicious Dairy Free Care Line for refund information:
4) If you already ate some, take symptoms seriously
If you suspect you may have bitten down on something hard or you develop mouth pain, dental damage, or throat/stomach symptoms, consider contacting a healthcare professional. Hawai‘i’s health alert specifically highlights the risk of lacerations and internal injury from hard or sharp objects. 2
What Danone and So Delicious say happens next
According to the FDA-posted company announcement, So Delicious is working with retail partners to remove the product from shelves. It also says the company has identified and corrected the issue and expects to return the product to market. 1
So Delicious’ recall Q&A repeats that message, stating the brand is moving quickly to pull impacted pints and has corrected the underlying problem so it can “bring the product back to market safely.” 4
Why this recall could still affect shoppers well into 2026 and 2027
One reason this recall is drawing wide attention on Dec. 17 is the timeline printed on the packaging.
The recalled pints include best-by dates before Aug. 8, 2027, which means:
- Some consumers may have purchased the dessert weeks or months ago and still have it in the freezer.
- Gift groceries, second freezers, and holiday stock-ups could keep the product in circulation long after the headlines fade.
That’s why health agencies and the company are repeatedly urging consumers to check the UPC and the best-by date on the bottom of the container, not just the front label design. 4
Bottom line
As of December 17, 2025, the key takeaway for shoppers is simple: if you have So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster pints with UPC 744473476138 and a best-by date before Aug. 8, 2027, do not eat it. Dispose of it and contact So Delicious for refund information. 4
For everyone else: this recall is limited to that specific product and does not apply to other So Delicious flavors or codes, according to the FDA posting. 1
