Popular Ice Cream Brands Recalled Nationwide — 13 Brands Affected

Recently, nearly 300 types of coffee have been recalled due to the potential of botulism. Similarly, ice cream has been added to the list of recent recalls being made. The manufacturer being affected is called Totally Cool Inc. — although their name may be unfamiliar, their brands likely aren’t. This includes Hershey’s, Chipwich, Jeni’s, and more. According to the FDA, 68 products have been recalled across 13 brands.

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So far, there haven’t been any reports of illness due to these ice cream products. Rather, the recall was based on a discovery made by the FDA. While sampling the company’s products, the presence of listeria monocytogenes was discovered. As a result, an immediate halt on production and distribution was put into place.

The now recalled products can be found nationwide. They were available at both retail locations and for direct delivery. Should you discover that you have any of these recalled products in your home, you have the option to return it for a full refund.

For a complete inventory of the ice cream products included in this recall, take a look at this list that was shared by the FDA. If you keep scrolling, you’ll even find some helpful images.

If there’s a chance that you, or someone you know, has already consumed one of these recalled products, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms of listeria. Although it’s usually not fatal, severe cases are more likely in young children, older folks, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people.

The most common mild symptoms include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. That said, more severe symptoms are possible. If you experience these, it’s especially important to monitor symptoms to best assess if medical attention is needed. More severe symptoms include:

As always, it’s important to continue to stay up to date on the latest recalls — stay safe everyone!

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