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Food watchdogs have recalled more than 70 ice cream brands after tests revealed they could be contaminated with listeria.
Following the discovery, Maryland-based Totally Cool stopped producing and distributing all of its ice cream-based products.
Affected treats include Friendly's ice cream cakes and Hershey's ice cream cones.
Listeria can kill young children, seniors or people with weak immune systems contract listeria, according to the FDA notice.
Affected products were shipped all across America. For a time, they were available in stores and for direct-delivery to people's homes.
Consumers who have any of the listed products in their possession are urged to return them immediately.
As of June 24, no illnesses connected to the recalled products have been reported
However, consumers who have any of the listed products in their possession are urged to return them immediately
Jemi's products like this are also part of the recalll
As of June 24, no illnesses connected to the recalled products have been reported.
Totally Cool is investigating what went wrong.
Otherwise healthy people infected with the bacteria could experience high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to listeria because it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
Symptoms usually begin within 24 hours of consumption and could last for days or weeks, depending on the severity of the infection.
Listeria cases are exceedingly rare in the US, with past outbreaks usually being tied to distribution of unpasteurized milks and cheeses, ice cream, raw vegetables and fruits, as well as undercooked meats, according to the FDA.
The CDC estimates that 1,600 people get listeriosis each year, with 260 of them dying from the disease.
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