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JUNE 26, 2024 2:14 PM ET
By Joe Hernandez
... a Maryland-based food manufacturer is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products sold nationwide that may have been contaminated with listeria, a potentially fatal bacteria.
The list of more than 60 affected products made by Totally Cool Inc. of Owings Mills, Md., includes brands such as Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich and Jeni’s. Pints of ice cream and sorbet, as well as ice cream cakes, sandwiches, cones and more are potentially tainted.
The Food and Drug Administration said there have been no reported illnesses so far. ...
__________________________________________________ ____________________________ Totally Cool, Inc.,
FDA
Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 24, 2024
FDA Publish Date: June 24, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages, Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes Company
Name: Totally Cool, Inc. Brand
Name: Multiple brand names
Product Description: Ice Cream Products
Company Announcement
Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Products were distributed nationwide, and available in retail locations and direct delivery.
The products included in the recall is:
Product can be identified by comparing the date and plant information on the product. Example photographs of the impacted product are provided below.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. No other products produced by Totally Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.
Consumers who have recalled product in their possession are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363- 7801 and regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com, between 8am and 4pm eastern, Monday to Friday.
Link to Product Table and Images
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Totally Cool, Inc. 410-363- 7801 regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com
By Joe Hernandez
... a Maryland-based food manufacturer is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products sold nationwide that may have been contaminated with listeria, a potentially fatal bacteria.
The list of more than 60 affected products made by Totally Cool Inc. of Owings Mills, Md., includes brands such as Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich and Jeni’s. Pints of ice cream and sorbet, as well as ice cream cakes, sandwiches, cones and more are potentially tainted.
The Food and Drug Administration said there have been no reported illnesses so far. ...
__________________________________________________ ____________________________ Totally Cool, Inc.,
FDA
Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 24, 2024
FDA Publish Date: June 24, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages, Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes Company
Name: Totally Cool, Inc. Brand
Name: Multiple brand names
Product Description: Ice Cream Products
Company Announcement
Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Products were distributed nationwide, and available in retail locations and direct delivery.
The products included in the recall is:
Product can be identified by comparing the date and plant information on the product. Example photographs of the impacted product are provided below.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. No other products produced by Totally Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.
Consumers who have recalled product in their possession are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363- 7801 and regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com, between 8am and 4pm eastern, Monday to Friday.
Link to Product Table and Images
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Totally Cool, Inc. 410-363- 7801 regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com