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Nationwide Ice Cream Recall: 10 Popular Bars Pulled Over Listeria Risk

Erika Willitzer
Jul 26
2 min read

July 26, 2025 — More than 100,000 cases of ice cream bars produced by Florida-based Rich’s Ice Cream Co. have been recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne bacterium. The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), affects 10 varieties of frozen treats sold across 23 states and the Bahamas.

🚫 Recalled Products

Consumers are urged to immediately discard the following ice cream bars:

Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars
Strawberry Shortcake Bars
Rich Bars
Crumbled Cookie Bars
Orange Cream Bars
Fudge Frenzy Bars
Cotton Candy Twirl Bars
Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bars
Savagely Sour Cherry Bars
Cool Watermelon Bars

These products were individually packaged in plastic bags and distributed in master cases. The recall applies to lot numbers 24531 through 25156, totaling 110,292 cases.

🌍 Where Were They Sold?

The recalled items were distributed in the following states: Arizona, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin — as well as Nassau, Bahamas.

It remains unclear whether the products were sold through ice cream trucks or specific retail stores.

⚠️ Health Risks

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection especially dangerous for older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include:

Fever and muscle aches
Headache and stiff neck
Confusion and loss of balance
Diarrhea and stomach pain
Miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery
In severe cases, death

According to the CDC, listeriosis is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., responsible for up to 260 deaths annually.

📞 What to Do

If you’ve purchased any of the affected products:

Do not eat them.
Contact Rich’s Ice Cream Co. at 1-561-833-7585 or visit their website: www.richicecream.com
For additional questions, reach out to the FDA at 1-888-463-6332

As of now, the company has not confirmed whether refunds or other remedies will be offered.