Ice Cream And Mushrooms Recalled From CT Stores

CONNECTICUT — Check your fridges and freezers. Certain lots of ice cream and mushrooms distributed in Connecticut were recalled in February due to the threat of contamination.

There have been no illnesses associated with the foods reported to date.

The ice cream was made in Connecticut, at The Royal Ice Cream Company in Manchester. The manufacturer is recalling specific lots of its Batch brand ice cream. The affected flavors are vanilla, ginger, and mocha chip.

The recalled ice cream was distributed to Big Y Stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as other markets in MA. The products are packaged in paper 16-ounce pints with the Batch Ice Cream brand name and flavors clearly shown on the front. Products are coded with the "date of manufacture" as Jan. 19, 2022, and "best sold by date" of July 19, 2023. UPC Vanilla – 837654968505 Ginger- 83765496856- Mocha chip 83765496853

The recall was initiated by Royal Ice Cream after a Food & Drug Administration sampling revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on processing equipment. The pathogenic bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms of listeria may include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. This bacteria can be completely destroyed and the risk of infection can be eliminated by thoroughly cooking foods at temperatures of 165°F.

The company is holding future product and testing before releasing distribution of the products as government health officials and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who purchased 16-ounce containers of Batch Ice Cream brand vanilla, ginger, or mocha chip with the affected dates may return the dessert to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact the company at 860-649-5358, Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Two California companies have recalled their enoki mushrooms, which are distributed nationwide, also out of fear of listeria infection.

Jan Fruits Inc. of Vernon, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200 gram/7.05 ounce packages with the following description: "Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Natural Mushroom***Manufacturer: Changhua County Mushrooms Production Cooperative" and "Distributor Jan Fruits Inc." in English. There is a green lettered "Premium" printed with two QR scan codes and UPC 8 51084 00835 8 on the back side of a package. There is no lot code or dates on a package.

Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Jan Fruits enoki may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, and may contact the company at 323-923-2879 Ext. 3, Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The potential for contamination was discovered after a retail sample collected and analyzed by California Department of Public Health

Concord Farms, also based in Vernon, CA is recalling its 5.25 ounce/150 gram packages of enoki mushrooms. The lot number is #045633, and they were grown in Korea. The product is packaged in a bright blue and transparent plastic packaging, with "fresh enoki mushrooms" printed on front.

The distribution of the Concord Farms product has been suspended. No infections or illnesses have been reported or confirmed. Consumers who have purchased the mushrooms may them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact the company at 323-582-6000 Monday thru Friday, noon to 8 p.m.