The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0520-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

Working Cow Homemade Inc. Recalls Whala Whala Monkey Ice Cream

Working Cow Homemade Inc. is recalling 505 tubs of Whala Whala Monkey Ice Cream due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Working Cow Homemade Inc. is recalling 505 tubs of Whala Whala Monkey Ice Cream, 3 gallons, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to US consignees only, with no foreign or government consignees. The recall covers products with codes ranging from 8/29/2017 to 10/11/2018.

Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations. The source text does not specify reported illnesses or injuries. Consumers should check their inventory for the affected product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Whala Whala Monkey Ice Cream, 3 gallons
Hazard
Affected units
505

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • "8/29/2017 - 10/11/2018"

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 172 recalled by Working Cow Homemade Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 172 products in this recall →