A recall first announced on June 27, 2025 by Rich Ice Cream Co, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, for 110,292 cases of various ice cream bars due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination remains ongoing. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
The recall notice did not say how the presence of Listeria in the affected products was discovered.
Distribution
The recalled items were distributed to California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Alabama, Illinois, Missouri, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Iowa, South Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Nevada, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Nassau, Bahamas.
Product Details
| Product | Size | Lot Number | Quantity Recalled |
| Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar (85000) | 3 fl oz | Lot # 24351 through lot # 25156 | 110,292 cases |
| Strawberry Shortcake Bar (85050) | |||
| Rich Bar (85155) | |||
| Orange Cream Bar (86010) | 2.5 fl oz | ||
| Fudge Frenzy Bar (86210) | |||
| Cotton Candy Twirl Bar (86260) | |||
| Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bar (86265 | |||
| Savagely Sour Cherry Bar (86266) | |||
| Cool Watermelon Bar (86270) |
Consumer Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Any consumer in possession of the recalled item should contact the place of purchase to see if it can be returned for a refund. Otherwise, the items should be disposed of immediately and safely.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
Health Risks
The recall notice did not say if any illnesses, adverse effects, or other reactions in connection with the consumption of the recalled products have been reported.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is particularly dangerous for certain vulnerable populations. Pregnant individuals, people aged 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant individuals, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Any consumer with symptoms of Listeria should contact their healthcare provider immediately, says leading nationwide Listeria law firm Ron Simon & Associates.
