Friendly’s, Hershey’s ice cream products among various brands recalled over bacterial contamination concerns
How did the FDA detect Listeria in the ice cream products?
The FDA detected Listeria in the ice cream products through sampling and testing. After discovering the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the samples, the FDA informed Totally Cool, Inc., which then voluntarily recalled the affected products and ceased production and distribution.
What prompted Totally Cool, Inc to initiate the ice cream recall?
Totally Cool, Inc initiated the ice cream recall after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered potential traces of Listeria monocytogenes in their products during sampling. The company halted production and distribution and recalled products from over a dozen brands to ensure consumer safety.
Which ice cream brands are affected by the Listeria recall?
The Listeria recall affects ice cream products from multiple brands, including Friendly's, Hershey's, Chipwich, Jeni's, Cumberland Farms, The Frozen Farmer, Marco, Taharka, and LaSalle. The recall was issued by Totally Cool, Inc., a Maryland-based ice cream manufacturer, and impacts products distributed nationwide in retail stores and via direct delivery.