As the weather starts to turn warm the personal injury attorneys of Messa & Associates want to spread the word of two major recalls regarding everyone’s favorite summer treat, ice cream! Blue Bell Creameries and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams have both voluntarily recalled all of their products due to possible contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes which can cause listeriosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) have been monitoring this ice cream recall and are currently conducting tests to insure the safety of all products.
Courtesy of Bluebell.com
Blue Bell Creameries, based in Brenham, Texas, issued the first round of recall of single serving Chocolate Chip Country Cookie Sandwich and the Great Divide Bar ice cream products on March 13, 2015. Joint testing was done by the FDA, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control and the Texas Department of State Health Services at three separate production facilities in Brenham, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Sylacuaga, Alabama. The testing showed the existence of listeria monocytogenes in Blue Bell products however environmental sampling had not shown the bacteria’s presence on food contact surfaces in any of the Blue Bell facilities. On March 23, 2015 a second recall was issued for three flavors of 3 oz. institutional/food service ice cream cups– Chocolate (SKU#453), Strawberry (SKU#452), and Vanilla (SKU#451). The products, unlike those included in the previous recall, were sold exclusively to schools, nursing homes and hospitals- all locations where listeriosis can have the most severe affects. On April 3, 2015 the company announced the voluntary shutting down of the Broken Arrow, OK plant until the source of the bacteria could be found and neutralized. Just a few short days later on April 7, 2015 the recall was reissued to include all products that were manufactured on the same production line as those that showed the presence of listeria monocytogenes. On April 20, 2015 the recall was once again expanded to include all products currently on the market which can be found in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming and several international locations.
Courtesy of Jenis.com
Like its larger counterpart, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams of Columbus, Ohio is ceasing all sales and closing all scoop shops until all products are ensured to be 100% free of listeria monocytogenes. The company’s frozen yogurts, sorbets, and ice cream sandwiches were distributed in the United States to retail outlets including food service account and grocery stores as well as online at jenis.com.
Both Blue Bell Creameries and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams advise consumers to IMMEDIATELY dispose or return all products. Full refunds are available by both companies when products are returned to the store where purchased. More information can be found on the Blue Bell Creameries and Jeni’s websites.
Listeriosis is not considered a large risk for most healthy humans. Generally, it manifests as a fever, muscles weakness, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. These side effects are more severe, therefore cause more of a risk to individuals with a compromised immune system and woman who are pregnant. Listeriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature labor and serious illness or death in newborn babies. If you are experiencing any symptoms following the consumption of a recalled product it is important to seek the attention of a medical professional.
New Jersey and Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys
The Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa & Associates are experienced at handling personal injury cases involving defective products that have caused injuries to children. Our extremely skilled team of personal injury attorneys and medical experts is dedicated to ensuring you receive proper compensation for your personal injuries. If your child has suffered an injury as a result of dangerous or defective window treatments, another defective product, or any other type of personal injury, contact the personal injury attorneys of Messa & Associates for a free consultation. Call toll free at 1-877-MessaLaw, or submit a free online inquiry.
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