Danone USA is recalling So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints nationwide because the cashew pieces may contain small stones and other hard objects. It is the second recall of the same flavor for the same problem in nine months.
The company's recall notice, posted by the FDA on Tuesday, covers pints with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028. Danone said the issue was identified through consumer complaints. The notice does not say how many pints are affected or whether anyone was hurt.
For families who keep dairy-free desserts on hand for a child with a milk allergy or a relative who avoids dairy, the practical step is simple: check the freezer. A hard object hidden in a frozen, ready-to-eat treat can chip a tooth or cut the mouth before anyone notices it.
A Second Recall for the Same Hazard
On Dec. 15, 2025, Danone recalled the same pint, carrying the same SKU and UPC, for the same reason. That earlier recall notice covered best-by dates before Aug. 8, 2027, and said the company had "already identified and corrected this issue" and would soon be able to bring the dessert back to stores. The FDA has since listed that recall as completed and terminated.
The new recall reaches further, covering product with best-by dates roughly eight months past the earlier cutoff. Danone has not publicly explained whether the latest complaints involve pints made after its December correction, what the objects were, or how they got into the cashew pieces.
Those unanswered questions matter for shoppers who returned to the flavor after the first recall, trusting that the problem had been solved. They also raise questions about how the cashew pieces are screened for stones before they reach a production line and whether the earlier fix addressed the root cause.
The September notice does not mention the December recall. Consumers comparing the two notices would find the same product, the same codes, and the same hazard, but no explanation of what changed in between.
Because the new recall covers every best-by date on or before April 3, 2028, any Salted Caramel Cluster pint in that range should not be eaten.
Product Details and Refund Options
The recall covers So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints, SKU 136603, UPC 744473476138, with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028. The product was sold in retail stores across the United States, so shoppers in any state should check their freezers. The earlier notice said packaging graphics changed in February 2025 without a UPC change, so both older-looking and newer-looking pints may be affected.
No other So Delicious flavors or products are included. Danone says unaffected product remains on shelves and that product shipped going forward is not part of the recall.
Consumers should not eat recalled pints. For a replacement coupon or refund, call the So Delicious Dairy Free Consumer Care Line at 1-833-367-8975, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, or use the brand's online contact form. Keeping the container or a photo of the best-by date and UPC can speed up the request.
Injury Risks and Who Should Be Careful
The FDA's compliance guidance on hard objects says hard or sharp foreign objects in food can cut the mouth, tongue, and throat, damage teeth and gums, and injure the stomach or intestines. An FDA board that evaluated about 190 cases from 1972 through 1997 found that objects smaller than 7 millimeters rarely cause serious injury, except in special risk groups such as infants, older adults, and surgery patients.
The same guidance notes that people generally expect natural hard parts in some foods, such as shell fragments in nut products, and are less likely to be hurt by them. A stone is not part of a cashew, and a smooth frozen dessert gives little warning that something hard is inside, which is why an unexpected object in a ready-to-eat treat poses a greater risk.
Under that guidance, the FDA considers ready-to-eat foods that contain hard or sharp objects measuring 7 to 25 millimeters to be adulterated, because consumers have little chance to spot them. The recall notice does not describe the size of the objects found in these pints.
That makes young children, older adults with dental work or dentures, and anyone with swallowing difficulties the people to protect most closely. People who already finished a pint without any problem do not need to take further action beyond discarding any recalled product that remains.
Anyone who bit into a hard object and now has a chipped or loose tooth, jaw pain, or a cut in the mouth should contact a dentist or doctor. Seek urgent care for trouble swallowing, persistent throat or chest pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or severe abdominal pain after eating the product. These complications are uncommon, but they need prompt evaluation.
Dental repairs can be costly for families without dental insurance. Community health centers and dental schools often offer reduced-fee care. Consumers who were injured should keep receipts, photos, and the product itself in case they need to file a claim with the company.
Problems can also be reported through the FDA's product problem reporting page. Danone says it is working with retailers to remove affected pints, and the FDA may assign a formal classification in a future enforcement report. MedicalDaily will update this story if the recall expands or the company explains the source of the contamination.
Key Questions Answered
Which product is being recalled?
So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints, SKU 136603, UPC 744473476138, with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028.
Why is it being recalled?
The cashew pieces may contain small stones and other hard objects. Danone said the problem was identified through consumer complaints.
Has this product been recalled before?
Yes. Danone recalled the same pint for the same reason on Dec. 15, 2025, covering best-by dates before Aug. 8, 2027.
Are other So Delicious flavors affected?
No. The company says only the Salted Caramel Cluster pints listed in the notice are included.
Who should be most careful?
Young children, older adults, people with dental work or dentures, and anyone with swallowing problems face a higher risk of injury from hard objects.
How do I get a refund?
Call the So Delicious Dairy Free Consumer Care Line at 1-833-367-8975 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, or use the brand's online contact form.
