Table of contents
- Latest Rich Ice Cream Lawsuit Updates
- July 24, 2025: Rich Products Says It Is Unrelated
- July 22, 2025: FDA Lists the Recall as Ongoing
- July 17, 2025: FDA Announces the Recall
- June 27, 2025: Rich Ice Cream Co. Starts the Recall
- What Is Listeria?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Does the Research Say About Listeria?
- Can I Get a Refund for the Rich Ice Cream Recall?
- How Long Do Listeria Symptoms Take to Start?
- Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria?
Rich’s Ice Cream bars from Rich Ice Cream Co. were recalled over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers 10 frozen bar flavors with lot numbers 24351 through 25156. The bars were sold in 23 states and Nassau, Bahamas.
The FDA lists the voluntary recall as Class II and ongoing. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over it. The FDA recall notice lists no illnesses.
Check your freezer for the listed lots and discard those bars or return them to the store where you bought them.
Latest Rich Ice Cream Lawsuit Updates
July 24, 2025: Rich Products Says It Is Unrelated
Rich Products Corporation stated on July 24, 2025 that Rich’s Ice Cream Co. is not affiliated with it [1]. It said the recall does not involve its products, including its ice cream cakes.
The two companies have similar names. The recalled bars come from the Florida-based Rich Ice Cream Co., which the statement describes as a separate company.
July 22, 2025: FDA Lists the Recall as Ongoing
CBS News reported on July 22, 2025 that the FDA marked the recall status as ongoing [2]. It said the announcement listed no illness, the bars should be disposed of and they sold in Nassau, Bahamas too.
July 17, 2025: FDA Announces the Recall
USA Today reported on July 21, 2025 that the FDA announced the recall on July 17 [3]. The recall was classified as Class II, with 110,292 cases potentially affected.
The report named Florida-based Rich’s Ice Cream Co. as the recalling firm. It said the FDA and the company had not yet specified what remedies are available.
June 27, 2025: Rich Ice Cream Co. Starts the Recall
Rich Ice Cream Co. initiated a voluntary recall on June 27, 2025 [4]. It was issued over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the FDA, as Local 12 reported, the products involved are frozen stick novelties.
What Is Listeria?
According to the CDC, Listeria are bacteria (germs) that can contaminate many foods, and people who eat those foods can get infected. The CDC calls Listeria infection rare, but serious [5].
The bars in this recall were pulled by Rich Ice Cream Co. over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria described above.
Who May Be Affected?
People who bought or ate Rich’s Ice Cream bars labeled with lots 24351 through 25156 are the people the recall covers. The bars are individually packaged in plastic bags and sold in master cases of 96 units.
The 10 flavors are Chocolate Crunch Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Rich Bar, Crumbled Cookie, Orange Cream, Fudge Frenzy, Cotton Candy Twirl, Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry, Savagely Sour Cherry and Cool Watermelon.
Whether a person has a claim depends on individual facts, so a legal review is needed before anyone can say whether they qualify.
Reported Injuries or Damages
No complaint alleges injury from these bars. The symptoms below are medical findings about listeriosis. They are not claims about this recall.
The CDC lists fever, flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures. Intestinal illness brings diarrhea and vomiting [6].
In pregnancy, infection usually leads to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or a life-threatening infection of the newborn. In invasive cases not tied to pregnancy, almost 1 in 6 people die.
Recall and Regulatory Background
Rich Ice Cream Co. runs a voluntary recall, and a recall alone does not establish liability. For the infection itself, see our page on Listeria infection lawsuits.
Consumers are advised to discard the bars or return them to the place of purchase. A Class II recall is one where the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, as CBS News described the FDA category.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items if you ate recalled Rich’s Ice Cream bars and became ill:
- Wrappers and packaging that show the lot number (24351 through 25156) and the flavor of the bars. Note the lot number before you discard any bars.
- Receipts, card statements or store loyalty records that show where and when you bought the bars.
- Photographs of the product, its packaging and the freezer where you kept it.
- Medical records and lab results from any doctor visit after you ate the bars.
- A dated log of your symptoms, including when they started and how long they lasted.
- Messages with the seller or the company about the bars or the recall.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the exposure, illness or injury and its diagnosis happened.
If a filing window closes, a claim can end even when the facts support it. Talk to a lawyer soon about which dates apply to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does the Research Say About Listeria?
The research says Listeria affects about 1,600 Americans each year, with about 260 deaths, as USA Today reported on the CDC estimate. The CDC also calls it the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness.
Can I Get a Refund for the Rich Ice Cream Recall?
A refund for the Rich Ice Cream recall has not been specified. USA Today reported that the FDA and Rich Ice Cream Co. had not yet said what remedies are available. Local 12 reported that returning the bars to the place of purchase is one option.
How Long Do Listeria Symptoms Take to Start?
Listeria symptoms of invasive illness usually start within 2 weeks after eating contaminated food, according to the CDC. Contact a healthcare provider if you ate recalled food and have a fever and other symptoms of listeriosis.
Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria?
Those most at risk from Listeria include pregnant women, newborns, adults aged 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems, according to the CDC. It says infection can be especially harmful for them, so they should watch for symptoms.