clock: CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak
Real Kosher Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled 8 oz. announced Thursday.
The FDA, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local health authorities, have taken action in multiple states that the FDA believes may be potentially linked to Real Kosher Ice, which is based in Brooklyn. We are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infection. cream cup.
According to the FDA, at the time of this article’s publication, two people became ill and were hospitalized in connection with the outbreak after eating the brand’s vanilla chocolate ice cream cups.
“The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected an unopened sample of Soft Serve On-the-Go from the sick person’s home. The sample was reported to have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes,” the recall reads. stated in the announcement. “Whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis is still pending to determine if this is the same strain of Listeria that is causing the disease in this outbreak.”
The recalled products sold at retail outlets in 19 states include Vanilla Chocolate, Razzle, Caramel, Parve Vanilla Chocolate, Sherbet Strawberry Mango and Light Peanut Butter flavors.
The recall also affects markets outside the United States, including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom, where the company sells products.
“Consumers, restaurants, and retailers may not eat, sell, or serve recalled soft serve-on-the-go ice cream and shall not dispose of recalled products. or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.”
Because ice cream has a long shelf life and may remain in the freezer, the agency asks consumers, restaurants and retailers to check their freezers and “dispose of recalled ice cream products or return them to the store where they were purchased.” Please return it for a full refund.”
Real Kosher Ice Cream has temporarily suspended production of these products.
The Real Kosher Ice Cream Soft Serve On The Go team did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing and will provide an update on its recommendations. here As soon as it becomes available.
Symptoms and side effects of Listeria monocytogenes
by CDCListeria can cause serious illness “if the bacteria spread beyond the intestine to other parts of the body” after a person ingests contaminated food. Those at higher risk include pregnant women, those over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems, according to the CDC.
“For pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or life-threatening infections in the newborn,” the CDC said on its website. “People over the age of 65 and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to be hospitalized and even die if they become infected with Listeria.”
Other people can get listeria, but they rarely have serious symptoms, according to the WHO. FDA.
People infected with Listeria can experience “mild food poisoning symptoms,” such as diarrhea and fever, and many recover without antibiotic treatment, the CDC said.
