COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of all ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets and ice cream sandwiches for all flavors and containers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The company is ceasing all sales and closing all scoop shops until all products are ensured to be 100% safe.
The recall follows but is not known to be directly connected to the recent ice-cream recall issued by Blue Bell Creameries, Brenham, Texas.
The products that Jeni’s is recalling were distributed in the United States to retail outlets, including foodservice accounts and specialty grocery stores, as well as online. This recall includes all products bearing the “Jeni’s” brand name.
The contamination was discovered in a sample randomly collected by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is not aware of any illness reports to date related to the recalled products; however, out of an abundance of caution, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is taking this voluntary precautionary measure in order to ensure complete consumer safety.
“Our top priority is guaranteeing the safety of all consumers by taking every possible precaution,” said John Lowe, CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Columbus, Ohio.
“We have decided to recall everything currently on retailer shelves, and we are closing our scoop shops until we are 100% confident every item we sell is safe,” he said. “We have called in experts to help us find the root cause. We will be working with our suppliers to determine if the bacteria was introduced by one of the ingredients we use. We will not reopen the kitchen until we can ensure the safety of our customers.”
The company is telling customers who have purchased any of the products are urged to dispose of them or return them to the store where they were purchased for an exchange or full refund, and consult with their physician regarding any medical questions.
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