The food industry company that manufactures ice cream products for brands including Hershey’s, Jeni’s, and Friendly’s has issued a recall. This measures were taken due to concerns about potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria which can cause serious health problems, such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
If you have recently purchased any ice cream products from Hershey’s, Jeni’s, or Friendly’s, please check whether they are part of the recall. The specific lots and product information should be listed on the FDA or the company’s website. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. In case you consumed any of the potentially affected products and show any signs of Listeria infection, please seek immediate medical attention.
In the meantime, if your product is part of the recall, do not consume it. You can usually return the product at your place of purchase for a full refund, or dispose of it safely. Stay up to date with recall announcements either through the company’s website or the FDA recalls page.