
Ice Cream Shows Signs of Listeria Again
By Consider The Consumer on November 7, 2016
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is recalling selected 16-oz. (pint size) packages of ice cream that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported as of yet.
The following flavors and “Best By” code dates are being recalled:
Dutchman’s Chocolate JUL 27 2017, OCT 01 2017 and OCT 05 2017
Mint Chip SEP 08 2017, SEP 30 2017, OCT 07 2017, DEC 01, 2017, DEC 30, 2017, JAN 04, 2018, JAN 05, 2018
Peppermint Stick JUL 25, 2017, JUL 26, 2017, SEP 30, 2017
Salted Caramel Chip OCT 07, 2017, OCT 20, 2017, DEC 22, 2017, JAN 06, 2018, JAN 07, 2018
Sweet Cream JUL 27, 2017, SEP 08, 2017, OCT 01, 2017, OCT 21, 2017, DEC 08, 2017, DEC 21, 2017, DEC 24, 2017
Turkish Coffee JUL 28, 2017, SEP 22, 2017, OCT 07, 2017, Dec 06, 2017
Vanilla Bean JUL 13, 2017, JUL 25, 2017, JUL 27, 2017, OCT 01, 2017, OCT 15, 2017, DEC 07, 2017, DEC 25, 2017, JAN 03, 2018, JAN 06, 2018
*“Best By” lot numbers are printed in black on the bottom of the carton.
The recalled products have been distributed in retail stores across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
We suggest that any customers who purchased the recalled products should not eat them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may also contact the company recall hotline at 866-723-2454 between 8 am and 8 pm (EST) Monday through Friday or by email at recall@mcconnells.com.
To note, this outbreak of Listeria has been quite relevant of late. You can read other articles surrounding it below:
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