Totally Cool, which makes ChipWich, Friendly's and other branded ice creams, is recalling more than 60 products because they could contain listeria.
The products were sold nationwide in retail stores and by direct delivery, the Owing Mills, Maryland-company disclosed in a June 24 recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. Totally Cool has halted production and distribution of the items, and no other of the company's products were affected, the company said.
No illnesses have been reported, it said.
Consumers who bought any of the products should return them to the place of purchase. Anyone with questions can contact Totally Cool at (410) 363- 7801 or [email protected], Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern.
Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the young, frail or elderly, according to the FDA. Symptoms often include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Affected lots: All codes between: sandwiches -- best by dates: 022325 to 122125 * Club pack (10 units): lot# 23298-24172 * single serve: Lot# 23298-24164 * 3 packs: Lot# 23298-24136 Pints: 072524 to 012725 with plant code: 24-65, 24-0065, 2465, 240065.
Affected lots: All codes between: cakes -- 2305140 to 2405170; cones -- 3174 to 4047; sandwiches -- 2307187 to 2406163. With plant codes 24-65, 24-0065, 2465, 240065.