Ice cream recalled in California over fears of listeria contamination
Briefly

The Rich Ice Cream Company is recalling 110,292 cases of ice cream bars in response to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall affects 10 flavors distributed across 23 states. While the company issued the recall on June 27 and provided an update on July 17, no related illness cases have been reported. Listeria can cause listeriosis, leading to serious symptoms like fever and vomiting. Certain populations, including newborns and the elderly, are at greater risk.
The Rich Ice Cream Company, headquartered in Palm Beach, is voluntarily recalling 110,292 cases of ice cream bars over concerns they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
People who consume food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can develop a severe bacterial infection called listeriosis, which affects 1,600 people nationwide and causes about 260 deaths annually.
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