Ice Cream Bars Recall in Nine States Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
In a significant public health alert, Rich's Ice Cream Co. from Florida has voluntarily recalled over 110,000 cases of ice cream bars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall involves ten specific ice cream bar flavours and covers 23 U.S. states plus Nassau, Bahamas.
The affected flavours include: - Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar - Strawberry Shortcake Bar - Rich Bar - Crumbled Cookie Bar - Orange Cream Bar - Fudge Frenzy Bar - Cotton Candy Twirl Bar - Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bar - Savagely Sour Cherry Bar - Cool Watermelon Bar
Consumers who have purchased these bars should check the packaging for the lot numbers, which range from 24351 to 25156. If you find a matching lot number, it is crucial that you avoid consuming the recalled products due to the risk of Listeria infection.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include fever, diarrhea, muscle aches, nausea, headache, and flu-like symptoms. If you have consumed any of the recalled Rich's Ice Cream bars and experience these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
The recall has been classified as a Class II threat by the FDA, indicating it may cause temporary or reversible health consequences, with a low probability of serious health effects. It is important to note that Rich's Ice Cream Co. (Florida) is not affiliated with Rich Products Corporation, and the latter’s products, including their ice cream cakes, are not affected by this recall.
The recall has been issued in nine states across the South: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Consumers with questions about the recall can visit the FDA's official website or contact Rich's Ice Cream directly.
To ensure your safety, we urge you to check your freezers immediately for any of the products listed above and dispose of them if found. Remember, summer treats are meant to bring joy-not illness. A quick check of your freezer today could prevent an unpleasant health scare tomorrow. Do not eat any recalled bars, even if they look or smell normal.
Stay informed and stay safe. Check your freezers, and let's work together to maintain a healthy summer.
The voluntary recall of Rich's Ice Cream bars covers a range of health-and-wellness concerns, as they might contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium. This recall affects the lifestyle choices of consumers, particularly concerning food-and-drink selections, as the affected flavors include popular options like Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar and Strawberry Shortcake Bar.
