Government Issues Massive Ice Cream Recall Across America due to listeria Outbreak 09/08/2024

hey Ice Cream lovers if your favorite treat is ice cream you might want to put down that cone and listen up there's a recall that could melt your heart and not in a good way totally cool Inc based in Maryland has issued a nationwide recall of several ice cream products due to potential contamination with leria monocytogenes yes even ice cream can have a dark side the FDA has classified the risk level as Class 2 Maryland based totally cool recalled more than 65 products IT supplies to 13 Brands after FDA sampling detected the bacterium that causes leria talk about a brain freeze this means using or being exposed to these products might lead to Temporary or reversible health issues the FDA said adding that the company has halted production and distribution of the recalled products the agency urged consumers to return the affected products for a refund so no need to cry over spilled ice cream people can contract a leria infection by eating food contaminated with the leria o cytogen bacterium those who are pregnant or imuno compromised as well as newborns and adults over the age of 65 are most at risk of falling seriously ill from a leria infection The Washington Post reported during a previous leria outbreak so if you're in one of these groups maybe stick to popsicles for now consumers in possession of recalled products are encouraged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund consumers with questions can contact totally cool at 410 3637 7801 and also at regulatory at totally coola cream.com between 8:00 a.m. and 400 p.m. Monday to Friday because nothing says cool like getting your money back the CDC says leria is a hearty germ that can be difficult to remove entirely from food facilities it can spread to food touching any contaminated equipment or from contaminated food to surfaces food items more susceptible to leria contamination include soft cheeses deli meats and salads cold smoked fish sprouts and melons basically leria is the Party Crasher of the food world the chances of severe consequences are considered remote but why take the risk first let's start by understanding what is leria leria or listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium leria monocytogens it's like the villain in your favorite food movie it is estimated that around 1,600 people get listeriosis each year and about 260 of them die the infection is most likely to sicken pregnant women in their newborns adults age 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems so it's not just a bad brain freeze intestinal illness is not often diagnosed because Laboratories do not often test stool samples for leria so it's like the ninja of foodborn illnesses symptoms usually start within 24 hours after eating contaminated food the symptoms usually last 1 to 3 days just enough time to ruin your weekend plans the symptoms are usually mild but some people with intestinal illness develop invasive illness which can be more severe so it's like a Bad sequel you didn't see coming symptoms of intestinal illness include diarrhea vomiting symptoms of invasive illnesses it caused invasive illness means the bacteria have spread beyond the intestines symptoms of invasive illness usually start within 2 weeks after eating food contaminated with leria it's like the plot twist nobody wanted people who are pregnant may experience different symptoms than people who are not pregnant symptoms in pregnant people are usually mild and some pregnant people never even have symptoms infection during pregnancy usually leads to miscarriage still birth premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn so it's like a horror movie for expectant mothers people who are pregnant may experience the following symptoms fever flu like symptoms muscle aches fatigue symptoms in people who are not pregnant can be severe almost one in 20 non pregnant people with invasive listeriosis die so it's not just a bad day at the office whereas people who are not pregnant may experience the following symptoms fever flu like symptoms muscle aches fatigue headache stiff neck confusion loss of balance and seizures check your freezer now for any recalled items and dispose of them immediately because nobody wants a surprise like that in their dessert for a full list of the affected products including product codes and Best Buy dates refer to the provided resources because knowledge is is power especially when it comes to your ice cream if you have questions totally cool ink s customer service is ready to help remember safety first and ice cream second stay informed stay safe and enjoy your next scoop WorryFree because life is too short for bad ice cream for more updates hit that subscribe button and ring the notification Bell thanks for watching and may your ice cream always be leria free