Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream - August 2023

Outbreak investigation summary

Data showed that ice cream made by The Ice Cream House of Brooklyn, NY, made people in this outbreak sick.

• One sick person ate "Soft Serve on The Go" ice cream cups, and the other person likely ate the same ice cream cup at a long-term care facility they lived.
• The outbreak strain of Listeria was found in "Soft Serve On The Go" ice cream cups, "Ice Cream House" mini dessert cigar novelty ice cream, and several environmental samples taken from two of The Ice Cream House stores.
• "Ice Cream House" products and "Soft Serve On The Go" ice cream cups were made by The Ice Cream House of Brooklyn, NY.

What you should do

Check your freezer for recalled ice cream products. If you have any left:

• Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
• Call a healthcare provider right away if you have these symptoms after eating recalled ice cream:
  • Pregnant people usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.
  • People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.

Stay healthy and prevent getting sick from Listeria:

• Find out if you are at higher risk for getting sick with Listeria.
• Learn which foods are more likely to contain Listeria, and take steps to prevent getting sick.
• Stay up to date on food recalls and outbreaks to avoid getting sick from eating contaminated food.

See also

• FDA: Outbreak Investigation of Listeria – Ice Cream
• FDA: Real Kosher Ice Cream Recalls "Soft Serve On The Go" Cups
• FDA: The Ice Cream House Recalls Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Products