Ice Cream Recall Hits Florida
The last thing you want to hear in the middle of a sweltering summer is that ice cream is being recalled. But that’s exactly what’s happening in Florida and in more than a dozen other states and Washington, DC.
The culprit is suspected listeria contamination that has put two people in the hospital so far – in Pennsylvania and New York. No deaths at this point, but officials are concerned enough. The manufacturer is also concerned enough to pull the plug pending an investigation into the exact source of the contamination.
As a result, all flavors of “Soft Serve On The Go” cups have been recalled. The flavors include vanilla, chocolate, razzle, caramel, and strawberry and mango sorbet. They are most often sold at convenience stores. The to go soft serve comes in 8-ounce cups with clear plastic domed lids, and a disposable spoon attached. They look like the to-go cups at an ice cream shop. The UPC is the only code you can find on the cups, and there aren’t any lot numbers or “use by” dates.
The FDA said all of the products produced through August 4 are covered by the recall.
According to the CDC, listeria is a bacteria that can cause fierce, sometimes fatal infections in pregnant women, young children older folks, and people with compromised immune systems. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea or upset stomach. You may also experience a stiff neck, headache, confusion or loss of balance. Note that symptoms may not appear for weeks after you ate the contaminated food. Many pregnant women have no symptoms at all.
The FDA says consumers should discontinue eating the ice cream immediately, dispose of it, or return it to the store where it was bought for a full refund. If you have questions, you can contact the Soft Serve on the Go team at: 845-668-4346, or email them here.
The recalled ice cream is made by Klein’s Real Kosher of Brooklyn. They’ve been in business since 1955.
