Ice Cream Recall Hit Louisiana — See Which Favorite Brands Are Affected

Ice Cream being recalled at the peak of summer in Louisiana is certainly not music to anyone's ears. It is crucial that consumers stay informed in the event that recalled products are accidentally left on shelves in stores or at home in their freezers.

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The food manufacturer Totally Cool Inc. announced a voluntary recall in Louisiana and nationwide for several products they make that are sold under popular brand names. The recall was initiated after discovering some of their products may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. 

What is Listeria Monocytogenes?

According to the FDA, it is an organism that "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.

13 Brands of Ice Cream Products Affected

1. Hershey's Ice Cream
2. Jeni's
3. Friendly's
4. Albilyn's Frozen Bakery
5. Yelloh!
6. Cumberland Farms
7. The Frozen Farmer
8. Marco
9. ChipWich
10. AMA
11. Taharka
12. Dolcezza Gelato
13. LaSalle

Production and distribution of the products manufactured by Tottally Cool Inc. that are affected have stopped at this time. The FDA discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogens in their samples.

Consumers who have recalled products in their possession should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363- 7801 and regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday.

Recalled product description details here.