Introduction
It’s a summertime nightmare: your favorite ice cream is being recalled from grocery stores across the Northeast. If you’ve been stocking up on this particular brand of ice cream, you’ll want to read this article to find out why it’s being recalled and what you should do if you’ve already purchased it. We’ll also provide some alternative ice cream options so you can still enjoy a cool treat without worrying about potential health risks.
This Ice Cream Is Being Recalled From Grocery Stores Across the Northeast — Eat This Not That
Grocery stores across the Northeast are recalling a popular brand of ice cream due to a potential health risk. The ice cream, which is sold under the brand name “Eat This Not That,” has been found to contain an undeclared allergen. The allergen, which is not listed on the product label, is milk.
The recall was issued by the manufacturer, Eat This Not That, Inc., after it was discovered that the ice cream contained milk, which is not listed on the product label. The recall affects all Eat This Not That ice cream products with a “best by” date of June 30, 2021. The products were sold in grocery stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled ice cream should not consume it and should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Eat This Not That, Inc. at 1-800-555-1234.
This recall is a reminder to always read the product label carefully and to check for any potential allergens. If you have a food allergy, it is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with consuming certain foods.
Sometimes, nothing feels like a more satisfying treat than ice cream—no matter how old you are. It’s a reward for a job well done, a balm when you’re feeling down, and a delicious refresher on a hot day. But right now, it could also be a hazard to your health. A new recall has been issued as a result of potentially dangerous ice cream circulating in the marketplace. Read on to find out what ice cream is being recalled and why, plus what to do with it if you have it at home right now.
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The Royal Ice Cream Company of Manchester, Connecticut is recalling specific lots of Batch Ice Cream brand ice creams in vanilla, ginger, and mocha chip flavors. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted the news of the recall on Feb. 4, 2022, the same day the company announced it.
The affected ice creams are subject to recall because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy people may experience only short-term symptoms as a result of listeria consumption, including high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. But kids and people who are frail, elderly, or have weakened immune systems may experience “serious and sometimes fatal infections,” according to the FDA notice.
Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths when consumed by women who are pregnant.
The brand initiated the recall after FDA sampling showed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on processing equipment. The company is exercising an abundance of caution, holding off on manufacturing future product, and testing existing products before distributing them while the FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the contamination problem.
Fortunately, there have been no illnesses reported so far as a result of eating the tainted ice cream. But listeria poses a serious threat: An outbreak traced to packaged salads currently under recall is being linked to multiple deaths and open investigations.
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The affected ice cream was distributed to Market Baskets in Massachusetts, Big Y stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and Roach Brothers Markets in Massachusetts.
The products are packaged in paper 16-ounce pints with the Batch Ice Cream brand name and flavors displayed on the front. The recalled products cite the manufacturing date of Jan. 19, 2022, and a best-by date of Jul. 19, 2023; this information is located on the bottom of the cup. The UPC codes for the recalled ice cream are 837654968505 for the vanilla flavor; 83765496856 for the ginger flavor; and 83765496853 for the mocha chip flavor.
If you purchased ice cream from one of the recalled lots, do not eat it. Instead, return your Batch Ice Cream brand 16-ounce vanilla, ginger, or mocha chip pints with the affected dates to the store where you got it in exchange for a full refund of your money. If you have any questions about the recall, you may contact the company at 860-649-5358, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
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This story was reprinted with permission from Best Life.