Rich's Ice Cream Recalls Bars for Listeria Risk

Rich's Ice Cream Co. has recalled over 110,000 cases, totaling more than 10 million ice cream bars, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers ten varieties, including Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars and Strawberry Shortcake Bars, with lot numbers 24351 through 25156, distributed to schools, businesses, street vending trucks in 23 U.S. states, and Nassau, Bahamas. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning it poses a risk of temporary or medically reversible health effects, with serious outcomes considered remote. No illnesses have been reported so far, but listeria infection can be particularly dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Consumers are advised to dispose of any affected products and find more information on Rich’s Ice Cream’s website. The recall was first communicated to distributors in June and became public after the FDA’s July 17 Enforcement Report.