Rich’s Ice Cream, a Florida-based frozen dessert manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of over 110,000 cases of its ice cream bars due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
The recall, classified as a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), began on June 27, 2025, and has now been expanded. According to the FDA, this classification is defined as “a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
The recalled products were distributed across the following U.S. states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The products were also sold internationally in Nassau, Bahamas.
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the following Rich’s Ice Cream products, which may carry lot numbers ranging from #24351 to #25156:
For more information and visual identification, customers are encouraged to visit Rich’s Ice Cream official website for product images and label examples.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a potentially serious infection. While healthy individuals may experience only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the infection poses greater risks for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. In more severe cases, listeriosis can lead to confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, and even death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also warns that symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, and mental status changes.
As of the latest FDA update, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. However, the agency has classified the recall as “ongoing,” indicating that the situation is still being closely monitored.
Do not consume any of the listed products with lot numbers between #24351 and #25156. Dispose of the product safely or return it to the place of purchase. Consumers may contact Rich’s Ice Cream or visit their website for additional guidance and support related to the recall.
Source: US FDA