Claudia PassarellJul 20, 2025 2 min read

FDA Recalls 110,000+ Ice Cream Boxes Over Listeria Risk: What You Need to Know

Rich Ice Cream Co. recalls over 110,000 bars due to potential Listeria risk. Check lot numbers before scooping. │Adobe Stock

So, this is probably not what you expected to hear on a sunny day in July, but if you’ve got ice cream in your freezer, it might be time for a quick check.

Rich Ice Cream Co. Recall: 110K+ Boxes Tied to Listeria

The FDA just recalled more than 110,000 boxes of ice cream bars from Rich Ice Cream Co.. And yes, some of the flavors are the nostalgic kind you probably grabbed for a summer treat: Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars, Fudge Frenzy, Cotton Candy Twirl, and even Orange Cream.

The recall was issued due to a possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. That nasty little bacterium that can cause some serious issues, especially if you're pregnant, over 65, or have a weaker immune system. And the worst part is that it thrives in the cold.

Here’s the short scoop:

  • The affected bars are from Rich Ice Cream Co.

  • Lot numbers run from 24351 to 25156

  • They were sent to stores in 23 states (plus the Bahamas, oddly enough)

  • No one's gotten sick yet, but the FDA isn’t taking any chances

If you’ve got anything from Rich’s chilling in the freezer, take a second to look for that lot number. If there’s a match, don’t eat it. Just toss it or return it. Not worth the risk, no matter how good that Strawberry Shortcake Bar sounds right now.

Full List of Affected Ice Cream Bars

From Strawberry Shortcake to Cotton Candy Twirl, here are the 10 Rich Ice Cream bars affected. │Adobe Stock

  • Strawberry Shortcake Bar

  • Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar

  • Orange Cream Bar

  • Fudge Frenzy Bar

  • Crumbled Cookie Bar

  • Rich Bar

  • Cotton Candy Twirl Bar

  • Cool Watermelon Bar

  • Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bar

  • Savagely Sour Cherry Bar

Urgent, Precautionary Recall

The good news is that this recall is mainly a precaution. The issue was caught early and Rich is working with the FDA to get everything off the shelves.

So, give that freezer a quick once-over, maybe warn the grandparents or babysitter, and when in doubt, play it safe. There are plenty of other ice cream options to enjoy while this one cools off.

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