Over 110,000 cases of popular ice cream affected by recall
Rich’s Ice Cream bars recalled in 23 states over listeria risk
- Rich Ice Cream Co. has recalled over 110,292 cases of various ice cream bars due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
- The affected products include Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars, Strawberry Shortcake Bars, and several other flavors, identified by specific lot numbers from 24351 to 25156.
- These ice cream bars were distributed and sold in 23 US states, including Florida, California, and New York, as well as in Nassau, Bahamas.
- The recall is classified as Class II, indicating that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, but consumers are urged to dispose of the items.
- Listeria infection, which can lead to invasive and intestinal illness, is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States.