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Class I, DangerousF-3191-2015

Bitter Lemon Ice Bucket, 816, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, LLC, 3 gallons, plastic bucket, individually packed, frozen. Bitter Lemon Ice Pint, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, LLC, pint size, plastic container, individually packed, frozen.

Recalled by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams LLC on Apr 22, 2015

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams LLC recalled Bitter Lemon Ice Bucket, 816, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, LLC, 3 gallons, plastic bucket, individually packed, frozen. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Apr 22, 2015.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "National: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA & WI. International: None reported." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Columbus, OH. The recall covers Approximately 61,267 total units for all 3 gallon sized products (buckets). Approximately 1,513,227 total units for all pint sized products of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 16, 2015), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description

Bitter Lemon Ice Bucket, 816, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, LLC, 3 gallons, plastic bucket, individually packed, frozen. Bitter Lemon Ice Pint, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, LLC, pint size, plastic container, individually packed, frozen.

Distribution

National: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA & WI. International: None reported.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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