Big Olaf frozen ice cream recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Big Olaf frozen ice cream products in all flavors and sizes distributed in Florida and Ohio are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria can cause serious illness.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class I recall requires a minimum severity of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen known to cause serious illness; however, no reported illnesses or injuries are mentioned in this notice.
Plain-English summary
Big Olaf Creamery LLC dba Big Olaf is recalling all Big Olaf frozen ice cream products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes all flavors sold in 2.5-gallon, half-gallon, and pint sizes in plastic containers.
The affected ice cream products were distributed in Florida and Ohio. The company is in the process of determining the full amount of product distributed. Products do not have lot numbers or expiration dates printed on labels.
Consumers who have purchased Big Olaf frozen ice cream should not consume the product. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen capable of causing severe illness and infection. Anyone who has consumed this product and has health concerns should contact a healthcare provider. For questions about this recall, contact Big Olaf Creamery LLC directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Big Olaf, Frozen Ice Cream to include all flavors, sold in sizes 2.5 gal, 1/2 gal, and pints packaged in plastic containers.
- Manufacturer
- Big Olaf Creamery LLC dba Big Olaf
- Category
- Food — Frozen Dairy
- Hazard
- listeria
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)
- To include All lots
Distribution
Distributed in 2 states:
- FL
- OH
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