The recall covers 10 ice cream bar varieties sold in 23 states.
WASHINGTON — More than 100,000 cases of ice cream bars made by Rich’s Ice Cream have been recalled over concerns of potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Florida-based company first initiated the recall on June 27 after discovering possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can lead to serious illness.
In total, 110,292 cases of individually wrapped frozen treats are included in the recall. The affected products include Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars, Strawberry Shortcake Bars, Rich Bars, Crumbled Cookie Bars, Orange Cream Bars, Fudge Frenzy Bars, Cotton Candy Twirl Bars, Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bars, Savagely Sour Cherry Bars, and Cool Watermelon Bars.
The items were sold and distributed across 23 U.S. states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The ice cream bars were individually wrapped in plastic inside a box of 24, with 96 bars in each case, the recall said.
The recall affects lot numbers 24351 through 25156 and has been classified as a Class II recall by the FDA, which means the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, though the risk of serious complications is considered low.
Listeria is a foodborne bacteria that can be especially dangerous to pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of listeria infections can include fever, muscle aches, headache, confusion, diarrhea and convulsions.
As of July 23, no illnesses related to the recall have been reported. Rich’s Ice Cream has not yet specified next steps for consumers who purchased the affected products. Customers can visit Rich’s website or the FDA’s recall database for more information.
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