You might want to check your freezer before reaching for that ice cream bar.
More than 100,000 ice cream bars are being recalled in 23 states, including New Jersey due to listeria contamination,
according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Here’s what you need to know about the specifics of the recall.
What company initiated the ice cream recall, and what did the FDA do about it?
The recall involves several types of ice cream bars made by Rich Ice Cream Co.
The company initiated the recall on June 27, 2025, and
the FDA classified it as a “Class II recall”
on July 17, 2025.
A Class II recall is “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,”
according to the FDA.
Which ice cream bars were subject to the recall?
The following ice cream bars were subject to the recall:
The affected bars have their lot codes on the packaging, with
Lot# 24351 through Lot #25156.
Where were the ice cream bars sold?
The ice cream bars were sold at various retailers in the following states, including:
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Alabama
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Arizona
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California
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Florida
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Georgia
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Illinois
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Iowa
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Louisiana
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Massachusetts
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Jersey
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New York
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Virginia
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Wisconsin
The ice cream bars were also sold in the country of Nassau, Bahamas.
What should consumers do with the recalled ice cream bars?
While both Rich’s, and the FDA have not released specific guidance about what to do with the recalled ice cream bars or whether customers can obtain refunds, both the FDA and Rich’s have phone numbers where they can be reached.
Rich’s Ice Cream can be reached at 1-561-833-7585,
or through their website
. The FDA can be reached at 1-888-463-6332.
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