TOPIC: Soft Serve on the Go Cups by Real Kosher Ice Cream: Recall - Because of Possible Health Risk
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Infectious Disease
ISSUE: Real Kosher Ice Cream is recalling soft serve on the go ice cream and sorbet cups, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
SOFT SERVE ON THE GO CUPS were distributed in the states of CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WV.
The recalled product reached consumers through Canteens, Grocery and Convenience stores etc.
To date, two cases of illness have been reported in this outbreak in two states (NY and PA). Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date.
The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
For more information about this recall, click on the red button "Read Recall" below.
BACKGROUND: Listeria monocytogenes is 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Consumers should discontinue consumption of the product immediately.
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Please dispose of this product or return to your store of purchase for full credit.
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Consumers with questions may contact the company.
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