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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Ice cream bars recalled in the US: Listeria alert announced in 23 states, full list of affected regions
No matter how much the summer heat prompts you, it would be better to freeze the ice cream cravings for now. Recently, Listeria has prompted the recall of more than 100,000 cases of ice cream bars in 23 states across the United States, according to the U.S. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Food and Drug Administration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,600 people in the United States are diagnosed with Listeria annually. The illness, caused by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness, with about 260 deaths per year. Now it has contaminated 10 different varieties of Rich's Ice Cream, prompting a voluntary recall by the Florida-based brand on June 27. The recall was made public in a July 17 FDA enforcement report and continues now. Rich's Ice Cream recalled: Flavours to avoid Image credits: Getty Images Each product was sold in cases of 96 individually wrapped bars. The recalled lot numbers range from 24351 to 25156, based on Julian calendar dating. If you've recently bought one of these bars at home, check the packaging for the codes to see if it is recalled. These are flavours of ice cream bars contaminated with Listeria, you should avoid buying: 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 Rich's Ice Cream recalled: List of affected regions Image credits: Getty Images The ice cream bars were shipped to 23 states across the US. These include: Georgia Nassau Bahamas Alabama Arizona California Florida Illinois Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin What are the concerns with Listeria? Listeria is a foodborne illness caused by the food getting contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. It typically affects pregnant women, older adults, children and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of infection include fever, muscle ache, headache, diarrhea and more. If you have eaten any listeria-contaminated food, visit a medical professional immediately.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Ice Cream Recall In 23 States After Possible Listeria Contamination
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Millions of ice cream bars distributed in schools and businesses across 23 states have been recalled amid possible listeria contamination, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning of "adverse health consequences" should someone consume the affected product. Why It Matters Rich's Ice Cream products are available in schools and businesses in 23 states. On its website, the Florida-based ice cream company says it only ships "to large wholesale ice cream distributors all over the US." "These distributors then sell our ice cream to schools and businesses in their local market," the website said. Newsweek reached out to Rich's Ice Cream by email for comment outside of normal business hours on Monday. What to Know Numerous flavors of Rich's Ice Cream have been pulled from store shelves amid possible listeria contamination. In total, 110,292 cases of ice cream were recalled, with 96 units in each case resulting in more than 10 million bars of ice cream impacted. Lot numbers 24351 through 25156 were included in the recall. A stock photo of an ice cream bar. A stock photo of an ice cream bar. bombermoon/Getty The ice cream was distributed to 23 states, including California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Alabama, Illinois, Missouri, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Iowa, South Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Nevada, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, as well as Nassau and the Bahamas. Listeriosis is a bacterial infection that can occur after consuming food contaminated by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening, according to a report by the Cleveland Clinic, and are particularly dangerous for those who are pregnant or who have a weakened immune system. Foods that can be contaminated by Listeria include hot dogs, deli meats, and soft cheese. Symptoms can include fever, headache, chills, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. It can take as long as two weeks for symptoms to appear after consuming a contaminated product, the Cleveland Clinic reported. When was the recall issued? Rich's Ice Cream voluntarily issued the recall on June 27, according to the FDA report. On July 17, the FDA classified the recall as a Class II, meaning that exposure to the product could cause "adverse health consequences." Which products were recalled? Full List Products affected by the recall include the following varieties: Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar Strawberry Shortcake Bar Rich Bar Crumbled Cookie Bar Orange Cream Bar Fudge Frenzy Bar Cotton Candy Twirl Bar Savagely Sour BlueRaspberry Bar Savagely Sour Cherry Bar Cool Watermelon Bar What People Are Saying The FDA, in an online definition, about Class II recalls: "A situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." Rich's Ice Cream on its webpage: "Our products are available in schools and on street vending trucks (a.k.a. "the ice cream man") all across the country." What Happens Next The recall is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA. Instructions on how to contact the company or if refunds would be offered were not included in the recall.
Miami Herald
21-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Florida ice cream firm recalls treats from 23 states on listeria concerns
The bad news: 110,292 cases of Ice cream bars and frozen treats sold in schools and via ice cream trucks have been recalled by Rich's Ice Cream because they might have listeria. The good news: With school out, unless the ice cream man makes regular rounds in your area, you probably haven't run into these. 'Our products are available in schools and on street vending trucks (aka 'the ice cream man') all across the country,' the FAQ page on Rich's Ice Cream website says. 'At this time, we ship only to large wholesale ice cream distributors all over the US. These distributors then sell our ice cream to schools and businesses in their local market.' MORE: Drug recalled by a Miami man's company that faced Medicaid fraud charges Those distributors are in Florida, where Rich's is based in West Palm Beach; California; Missouri; Texas; South Carolina; Pennsylvania; Georgia; Illinois; Alabama; Arizona; Iowa; Massachusetts; Louisiana; Nebraska; Nevada; New York; New Jersey; Ohio; Oregon; Oklahoma; Tennessee; Virginia; Wisconsin; and the Bahamas including Nassau. Lot No. 24351 through 25156 of the following individually packed treats and ice cream bars are recalled. Throw away any of these bars if they're in your freezer: ▪ Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar ▪ Strawberry Shortcake Bar ▪ Rich Bar ▪ Crumbled Cookie Bar ▪ Orange Cream Bar ▪ Fudge Frenzy Bar ▪ Cotton Candy Twirl Bar ▪ Savagely Sour BlueRaspberry Bar ▪ Savagely Sour Cherry Bar ▪ Cool Watermelon Bar Rich's informed the distributors about the June 27 recalls, but didn't issue information for the public. They came to broader public light Friday when the recalls were included in the FDA Enforcement Report after the agency classified the recalls as Class II, meaning 'temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.' While listeria hits only 1,600 in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 260 of those people die. Babies and senior citizens are the most vulnerable to the worst of listeria. Pregnant women can suffer miscarriages and stillbirths. Most people suffer fever, headaches, muscle aches, stiffness, possibly even seizures.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ice cream recall: Bars sold in 23 states including Alabama pose listeria risk
More than 100,000 ice cream bars produced by Rich's Ice Cream, including ones sold in Alabama, have been recalled over concerns of potential listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration Authority (FDA) announced July 17 that Florida-based Rich's Ice Cream Co. is recalling select products due to potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall, which impacts lot number 24351 through lot 25156 was initiated on June 27, according to the FDA notice and is classified as Class II with a total of 110,292 cases potentially affected. A Class II recall is "a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," the FDA website states. USA TODAY was unable to reach Rich's Ice Cream for comment on July 21. Which Rich Ice Cream products are included in the recall? See list The affected products, sold in multiple states, according to the FDA advisory, 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 Cool Watermelon Bars The frozen treats were individually packaged in plastic bags and sold in master cases. In Alabama: First Watch plans for dozens of new restaurants in 2025. Here's what to know in Alabama Which states are impacted by the recall? See list The affected products were distributed across 23 states, according to the FDA notice, including: Arizona Alabama Ohio California Pennsylvania Georgia New York New Jersey Florida Texas Virginia Illinois Missouri Massachusetts Tennessee Iowa South Carolina Oregon Oklahoma Nevada Louisiana Wisconsin Nebraska They were also sold in Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. More: Waffle House drops egg surcharge: Are egg prices going down? What to know in Alabama What should you do if you purchased the affected products? FDA and Rich Ice Cream Co. have not yet specified what remedies are available for customers. Rich Ice Cream Co. did not immediately reply to USA TODAY's request for a statement and more information on the recall. Customers, meanwhile, can visit Rich Ice Cream Co.'s website for more information and to contact the company. Listeria poisoning symptoms Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant women. Listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., according to the CDC. The agency estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections. Symptoms include, per the CDC: Fever Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants Death People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rich's Ice Cream recalls 100,000 ice cream bars, including in Alabama Solve the daily Crossword
