The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes."

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
Manufacturer
Working Cow Homemade Inc.
Category
Food — Ice Cream
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 →

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