Ice Cream Recall ALERT: What You Need to Know About the FDA’s Warning Spanning 23 States

Shalena
Jul 22
3 min read

Updated: Jul 25

By Shalena Speaks

Let’s talk about something that should be sweet and simple—ice cream. But baby, there’s nothing sweet about this story. If you’ve been craving a frozen treat to beat the heat, you might want to double-check your freezer. The FDA just dropped a major ice cream recall warning that spans across more than 23 U.S. states, and yes—it’s serious.

So, what went down? Which brands should you be worried about? And more importantly, is your state on the list?

Grab your spoons and let’s unpack this scoop—before it melts into a public health nightmare.

The Recall: What’s Happening?

On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified a recall of over 110,000 cases of ice cream bars as a Class II recall. That means the products could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects—or worse, serious illness in those with weakened immune systems.

At the heart of this recall is Rich’s Ice Cream Company, based in Florida. Their individually wrapped frozen treats were widely distributed—think vending machines, schools, camps, and online retailers like Walmart. While this brand may not be a household name like Häagen-Dazs or Blue Bell, the scale and reach of this recall are not to be taken lightly.

Brands and Flavors Recalled

Rich’s Ice Cream has pulled 10 varieties of its bars due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination—a bacteria that can lead to listeriosis, a serious infection, especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Recalled Flavors:

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

The affected lot numbers range from 24351 to 25156, and if you have any of these chilling in your freezer—listen, it’s time to let it go.

23 States + 1 Island Impacted

These contaminated bars were shipped far and wide. The FDA confirmed distribution in 23 U.S. states, along with Nassau, Bahamas. If you’re in any of the following states, keep reading—your household could be at risk.

States Affected:

Alabama
Arizona
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin

Yes, that’s a coast-to-coast situation—from sunny California to the swamps of Louisiana, this recall is making waves nationwide.

What’s the Health Risk?

Let’s break this down: Listeria monocytogenes is no joke. It’s a foodborne pathogen that can cause listeriosis, a potentially deadly infection.

Symptoms may include:

High fever
Muscle aches
Fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Stiff neck, confusion, or seizures (in severe cases)

Now, for most healthy people, listeriosis might just feel like a bad case of food poisoning. But for pregnant women, older adults, and folks with compromised immune systems, this can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, hospitalization, or even death.

How to Check Your Ice Cream

If you’ve got kids or you’re stocking snacks for summer, do yourself a favor—go to your freezer right now.

Look for:

Individually wrapped Rich’s Ice Cream bars
Lot numbers 24351 to 25156 (usually found on the packaging)
Any of the ten flavors listed above

If you find any matches:

Do NOT eat them.

Throw them out or return them to where you bought them.

Keep an eye on your health if you or your family already consumed them.

Why This Matters (Especially to Us)

Let’s keep it real for a second. Food recalls like this don’t always make national headlines—especially when the products are sold in schools, vending machines, and low-income areas. That’s why platforms like Shalena Speaks exist: to keep our communities informed, prepared, and protected.

We deserve to know when we’re being put at risk. Especially when the risk is hidden in something as innocent as an after-school snack.

Final Thoughts from Shalena

This recall is a reminder that we have to stay vigilant—even with the foods we trust the most. Ice cream is supposed to bring joy, not risk. But here we are.

So do the smart thing:

Check your freezer

Spread the word

Protect your family

And remember—this platform will always speak on what matters. Your health, your safety, and your voice.

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