The Kane County Health Department is advising that AC Creamery Inc. of Anaheim, CA, is recalling its 16-ounce packages of “Manila Sky Purple Yumm Ice Cream” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem, but the recalled “Manila Sky Purple Yumm Ice Cream” products were distributed to retail outlets nationwide.

The product comes in a 16-ounce, paper cup marked with an expiration date of “Mar 06, 2018” stamped on the bottom.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found samples positive for Listeria monocytogenes in the contract manufacturer’s, Dr. Bob’s of Upland, LLC, facility, and in the finished product of another company’s brand, leading the contract manufacturer to recall all ice cream products produced this year.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers who have purchased 16-ounce packages of “Manila Sky Purple Yumm Ice Cream“ are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-714-871-9951, Mondays-Fridays from 9AM -5PM Pacific Time.

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