Act Fast: Ice Cream Products Recalled Nationwide For Listeria Concerns
RECALL FINALLY HAS A CLASSIFICATION
Totally Cool Inc. has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of ice cream products due to possible contamination with the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium.
According to Newsweek, the products were first recalled back in June. All of the products that were recalled have now been given a Class II recall, which means exposure to the products could cause temporary or 'medically reversible' adverse health conditions. The Classification also means that the probability of serious long-term health issues is unlikely.
WHAT THE FDA SAYS
The following products have been classified as Class II by the FDA:
- 16 fl oz Mascarpone & Berries Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Peanut Butter Mash and Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Dulce de Leche & Cookies Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Stracciatella Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Peanut Stracciatella Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Swiss Chocolate Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Coffee & Cookies Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Hot Cocoa Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Sugar Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Pints
- 16 fl oz Dark Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Pints
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF LISTERIA
Listeria Symptoms can start in a few days and sometimes weeks following an infection and include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Stiff Neck
- Loss of Balance
- Confusion
- Convulsions
Foodborne illnesses can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, children, and older adults.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the recall, you can contact Totally Cool Inc. at 410.363.7801 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm Central time.
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