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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

NY Company Recalls Packaged Soft-Serve Ice Cream Linked to Listeria Outbreak

Ice Cream House of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling all dairy and non-dairy products bearing the Ice Cream House logo that were manufactured in the Brooklyn, NY, facility.   This was initiated after being linked to a Listeria outbreak where 2 people have been hospitalized.  FDA is "investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY".   The Ice Cream House has temporarily halted production and ceased retail service at this facility.

Product sampling was conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets at Real Kosher Ice Cream’s manufacturing location. Five finished product samples of Soft Serve On The Go Vanilla Chocolate ice cream were reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. WGS analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in these products matches the outbreak strain.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-ice-cream-august-2023
Outbreak Investigation of Listeria: Ice Cream (August 2023)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Soft Serve On The Go cups and Ice Cream House products. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 2
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
Last Patient Sample Collection Date: June 29, 2023
States with Cases: PA, NY
Ice Cream House Product Distribution: NJ, NY, OH
Real Kosher Soft Serve On the Go Distribution: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WV


Current Update
September 1, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to products manufactured at The Ice Cream House facility in Brooklyn, NY.

In response to this investigation, Ice Cream House of Brooklyn, NY, has voluntarily recalled all dairy and non-dairy products bearing the Ice Cream House logo that were manufactured in the Brooklyn, NY, facility. This is the same facility where recalled Soft Serve On The Go Ice Cream cups were manufactured. Product and environmental sampling was conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at the Ice Cream House manufacturing facility. An Ice Cream House mini dessert cigar novelty ice cream product and several environmental samples were reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in these samples matches the outbreak strain.

All products manufactured at this facility have been recalled. The Ice Cream House has temporarily halted production and ceased retail service at this facility.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates to this advisory will be provided as information becomes available.
Previous Update
August 22, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected an unopened sample of Soft Serve On The Go from an ill person’s home. This sample was reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in the sample from the patient’s home matches the strain of Listeria causing illnesses in this outbreak.

Additionally, product sampling was conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets at Real Kosher Ice Cream’s manufacturing location. Five finished product samples of Soft Serve On The Go Vanilla Chocolate ice cream were reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. WGS analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in these products matches the outbreak strain.

August 10, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY.

Based on epidemiological data provided by CDC, both sick people reported eating Soft Serve On The Go vanilla chocolate ice cream before getting sick. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected an unopened sample of Soft Serve On The Go from an ill person’s home. This sample was reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis is still pending to determine whether this is the same strain of Listeria causing illness in this outbreak.

In response to these findings, Real Kosher Ice Cream has been cooperating with the FDA investigation and voluntarily recalled all flavors of Soft Serve On The Go 8-oz cups. This product was distributed to retailers in CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WV. Real Kosher Ice Cream has temporarily stopped production of these products.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ice-cream-house-voluntarily-recalling-all-dairy-ice-cream-products-and-non-dairy-parve-frozen
The Ice Cream House is Voluntarily Recalling All Dairy Ice Cream Products and Non-Dairy [Parve] Frozen Dessert Products Due to Potential Health Risk in Regards to Listeria Monocytogenes
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 30, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  August 30, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Ice Cream House
Brand Name:  Ice Cream House
Product Description:  Dairy and Non-Dairy ice cream (parve), sorbet, cakes, and novelty items

Company Announcement

The Ice Cream House is voluntarily recalling all Dairy Ice Cream Products and Non-dairy [Parve] frozen Dessert products due to potential health risk in regards to Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The products being recalled were sold at the Ice Cream House in Brooklyn and through retail supermarkets in New York, New Jersey and Ohio

This recall is related to the Soft Serve on the go cups which had been previously recalled by Real Kosher Ice Cream, Inc where two cases of illnesses have been reported in this outbreak in two states (NY and PA.) Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the products as the investigation is ongoing.

Identifying a Recalled Product

Recalled products include all Ice Cream House branded items currently on the market. This includes all Dairy and Non-Dairy [Parve] products, like ice creams, cakes, logs and novelty items with the “Ice Cream House” logo. Products are packed in clamshells or cake trays with plastic dome covers in a variety of sizes and styles and has an Ice Cream House label as seen below. Recalled products are not labeled with lot or date codes.

Returning Recalled Products

Products involved in the recall should be discarded or returned to the original point of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Ice Cream has a long shelf life and may still be in the freezers of consumers. Consumers should check their freezers and throw away the recalled ice cream products or return it to the place of purchase.

Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns, please email us at:ICHrecall@gmail.com or call 845-445-7644 Monday through Thursday 9-5.

ITEM DISCRIPTION  DAIRY / PARVE UNIT UPC
Premium Sorbet 5 Liter / All flavors parve 1 PACK Food Service
Premium Ice Cream 5 Liter SUGAR FREE / All flavors dairy 1 PACK Food Service
Premium Ice Cream 5 Liter / All flavors dairy / parve 1 PACK Food Service
Premium Sorbet Mix 4 gal. All flavors parve 1 PACK Food Service
Trio Log Sorbet parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15166-5
Trio Log Ice Cream Dairy dairy 1 PACK 0-91404-15137-5
Trio Log Ice Cream Parve parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15136-8
9'' Ice Cream Pie Vanilla / Chocolate dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15428-4
9'' Ice Cream Pie Razzle dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15112-2
Premium Sorbet Trifle Medium parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15164-1
Premium Sorbet Trifle Small parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15165-8
8' Sorbet Cake Strawberry / Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15429-1
10'' Sorbet 4 Layer Cake parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15111-5
10' Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15171-9
10' Hello Kitty Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15174-0
10" Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15179-5
Mini Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15173-3
Mini Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15182-5
Mini Sorbet Cake Blueberry / Lime parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15219-8
Mini Sorbet Cake Strawberry / Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15132-0
Heaven Layer Vanilla / Strawberry / Mocha / Vanilla parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15184-9
Tropical Flute / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15243-3
Adventures Twist / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15244-0
Mont Blanc D'zert Ice Cream / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15247-1
De’Lighting Frozen Dessert / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15266-2
{P} Cookies & Cream Roll Cake parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15299-3
{P} Strawberry Shortcake Roll parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15298-0
6' Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15172-6
6' Hello Kitty Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15176-4
{P} 6' Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15181-8
6'' Razzle Bomb dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15422-2
6" Sorbet Cake Passion Pomegranate parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15155-9
8" Square Vanilla Mocha Strawberry parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15143-6
8' Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15309-6
8' Hello Kitty Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15175-7
8" Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15180-1
8'' Razzle Bomb dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15421-5
Check'ice board Ice Cream Pre-Cut 12 Slices dairy / parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15144-3
Check'ice board Sorbet Pre-Cut 12 Slices Straw/Mango/Van parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15144-3
Car Cake large dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15423-9
Car Cake Small dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15425-3
10'' Sorbet Cake cherry parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15111-5
Ocean Waves dairy / parve 5 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15300-3
Cream 'N' Sorbet Pizzazz Mango parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15140-5
Cream 'N' Sorbet Pizzazz Strawberry parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15141-2
French Coffee Oval dairy / parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15360-7
Black 'N' Whites Vanilla Chocolate dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15260-0
Sorbet Swirl parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15400-0
Double Fudge Sandwich dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15240-2
Mini Cigars dairy / parve 10 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15120-7
Cigar Shells dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15130-6
Mini Cone dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15220-4
Mini Ice Cream Lollies dairy / parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15110-8
Mini Sorbet Lollies parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15246-4
Kleina Bites parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15148-1
Hearty Tart parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15363-8
Mister Cone dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15430-7
Sushi 'N' Cream parve 8 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15291-4
Mini Razzle 'N' Dazzle dairy / parve 9 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15409-3
Mini Sorbet parve 9 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15408-6
Rosebuds parve 5 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15185-6
Mini Chocolate Sorbet Tarts parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15411-6
Strawberry Himalaya parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15135-1
Peanut Butter Core parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15134-4
Trimocha Vanilla dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15229-7
Triangle Up Strawberry Mango Vanilla parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15308-9
Blossoming Daisies parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15154-2
Viennese Crunch Bites parve 10 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15262-4
Mini Roll Cake Assorted parve 8 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15350-8
Cup Cake Party dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15287-7
Mini Sorbet Pops parve 7 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15305-8
Biscoloti Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15311-9
Coffee Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15313-3
Smores Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15312-6
Tiramisu Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15314-0
Mini Dippers Ice Cream parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15289-1
Mini Sorbet Dippers parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15303-4
Frubic Scube parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15301-0
Kremlin's parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15302-7
Mini Strawberries parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15304-1
Frozen Squares dairy / parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15338
Dessert on Wheels dairy / parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15339-3
Premium Sundae Quart / Chocolate Fudge dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15340-9
Premium Ice Cream Quart / Vanilla Fudge dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15340-
Premium Ice Cream Quart / Vanilla Razzle dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15161-0
Premium Sorbet Quart / Blueberry Lime parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Strawberry parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Strawberry Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Trio / Vanilla Strawberry Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sunday Quart / Caramel Fudge Dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15340-9

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