More than 60 ice cream products recalled over possible listeria contamination
Which brands are included in the recall?
The recall includes more than 60 ice cream products from brands such as Friendly's, Hershey's, Chipwich, and Jeni's, manufactured by Totally Cool Inc3. of Owings Mills, Maryland. The affected products include pints of ice cream and sorbet, as well as ice cream cakes, sandwiches, cones, and more.
What triggered the ice cream product recall?
The ice cream product recall was triggered by the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially fatal bacteria, in samples of Totally Cool Inc.'s products during FDA sampling. The company has since halted production and distribution of the affected products and is investigating the presence of Listeria.
Has the FDA reported any illnesses from these products?
The FDA has not reported any illnesses related to the recalled ice cream products. The recall was issued as a preventive measure after FDA sampling detected the presence of listeria in the production facility. Consumers are advised to return affected products for a full refund.