Have you notice how there are so many recalls lately? Now ice cream fans have to deal with one.
Totally Cool Inc. has issued a recall for 68 ice cream products across 13 different brands due to potential contamination with listeria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday. The company, based in Owings Mills, Maryland, has halted the production and distribution of the affected products following FDA sampling that detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No other products from Totally Cool are included in this recall.
The recalled ice cream products were distributed nationwide, available both in retail locations and through direct delivery.There are currently no known diseases associated with these items.
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Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, customers can contact Totally Cool at 410-363-7801 or via email at regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, can present a range of symptoms, depending on the severity of the illness. Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can last from a few days to several weeks. More severe symptoms include headache, stiff neck, disorientation, loss of balance, and convulsions can result from severe instances of listeriosis. For vulnerable groups, including the very young, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, listeriosis can be fatal.
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Additionally, listeria infection poses a significant risk to pregnant women, as it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. Given these risks, the FDA emphasizes the importance of adhering to the recall and ensuring that potentially contaminated products are not consumed.
Totally Cool Inc.’s proactive recall and the FDA’s alert are critical steps in protecting public health. Consumers are urged to check their ice cream supplies and take appropriate action if they possess any of the recalled products.
Over 60 ice cream products across several brands have been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, the FDA announced. https://t.co/ICn0azzGiJ
— The Tuscaloosa News (@tuscaloosanews) June 26, 2024
The recall involves 68 ice cream products from 13 brands, prompted by the detection of Listeria monocytogenes during FDA sampling. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers are advised to return the affected products for a full refund and to contact Totally Cool Inc. for further information. The FDA continues to monitor the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of the public. Or at least that is what they say in public. Knowing how the FDA has been paid off by various companies, shelling out many millions to scientists at the agency, it is getting harder to believe anything they say. We can only hope trust is once again established.
Key Points:
i. Totally Cool Inc. has recalled 68 ice cream products across 13 brands due to potential listeria contamination.
ii. The recall follows FDA sampling that detected Listeria monocytogenes in the products; production and distribution of the affected items have been halted.
iii. The recalled products were distributed nationwide, available in retail locations and through direct delivery, with no reported illnesses to date.
iv. Consumers are advised to return the recalled products for a full refund and can contact Totally Cool for more information.
v. Listeriosis symptoms range from mild (fever, muscle aches, nausea) to severe (headache, confusion, convulsions) and can be particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups, including the very young, elderly, immune-compromised, and pregnant women.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
