65 Widespread Ice Cream Merchandise Recalled As a result of Listeria

Completely Cool — a Maryland firm that manufactures ice cream sandwiches, ice cream muffins, ice cream, sorbet, and different frozen treats for a lot of well-known manufacturers reminiscent of Hershey’s and Jeni’s — has voluntarily recalled 65 merchandise throughout 13 manufacturers attributable to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

In keeping with a discover printed by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA), the corporate has quickly stopped manufacturing and distribution of its ice cream merchandise.  

13 manufacturers have been listed within the recall, however it’s vital to notice that solely the merchandise, UPC codes, and best-by dates listed by the FDA are probably affected. The manufacturers whose merchandise have been recalled embrace: 

• Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery
• AMAFruits
• ChipWich
• Cumberland Farms
• Dolcezza Gelato
• Pleasant’s
• The Frozen Farmer
• Hershey’s Ice Cream
• Jeni’s 
• LaSalle
• Marco
• Taharka
• Yelloh!

A full record of the affected merchandise, together with their best-by or sell-by dates, UPC codes, lot codes, or plant codes, and images of the packaging could be discovered on the FDA’s web site. 

As of this writing, the FDA says that no diseases related to this recall have been reported. In keeping with the company, individuals who have consumed merchandise contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes might develop signs inside just a few hours or it could take a few days. A few of the most generally reported signs embrace diarrhea, fever, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. Extra extreme circumstances may cause confusion, convulsions, complications, lack of stability, and stiff neck. 

The FDA provides that, as a result of vary of signs and potential severity of the ensuing sickness, anybody who believes they could have contracted listeriosis ought to contact their medical supplier instantly. 

Per the FDA, the company’s personal product sampling found the presence of listeria within the now-recalled ice cream merchandise. “[Totally Cool, Inc.] continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions,” the company wrote. “No different merchandise produced by Completely Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.” 

In keeping with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, listeria is a germ that’s tough to eradicate fully attributable to how simply it spreads. Customers who’ve bought any of the recalled merchandise ought to return them to the purpose of buy or discard them. Moreover, any freezer cabinets, counter tops, or different kitchen surfaces which have are available contact with the merchandise must be completely cleaned and sanitized. 

If prospects have questions concerning the recall or the affected merchandise, they could contact Completely Cool by calling (410) 363-7801 from Monday by Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST or by emailing [email protected].