Iowa-based Aspen Hills’ October recall of cookie dough due to possible listeria contamination now affects three flavors of Cedar Crest Specialties Inc. ice cream and Weight Watchers Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Aspen Hills announced in October that inspectors had identified the listeria risk, but it wasn't immediately clear whether any of this cookie dough had reached consumers because the company doesn't sell directly to consumers. Aspen Hills also had not named the companies or states where the dough was sold, though Blue Bell in late September had already announced a recall of some of its products that used the potentially contaminated ingredient.
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According to the FDA, listeria typically causes short-term illness in healthy people, who often experience high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. However, in young, elderly or immunosuppressed individuals, listeria can lead to serious and fatal infections. In pregnant women, exposure to the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
The following Weight Watchers items have been recalled:
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Product Size |
Name of Product |
Individual Package Lot Code |
Individual Package UPC |
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4 Pack |
Weight Watchers Smart One's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae |
Best if Used by 12/28/2016 MS5M01A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 12/28/2016 MS5M02A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 12/28/2016 MS5M07A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 12/28/2016 MS5M08A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 01/28/2017 MS6A18A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 01/28/2017 MS6A19A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 01/28/2017 MS6A20A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 02/28/17 MS6B15A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 02/28/17 MS6B16A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 02/28/17 MS6B17A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 03/28/2017 &MS6C28A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 03/28/2017 MS6C29A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 03/28/2017 MS6C30A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 05/28/2017 MS6E10A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 06/28/2017 MS6F27A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 06/28/2017 MS6F28A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 06/28/2017 MS6F29A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used by 07/28/2017 MS6G28A |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 07/28/2017 MS6G25 |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 07/28/2017 MS6G26 |
0 2580002329 5 |
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Best if Used By 07/28/2017 MS6G27 |
0 2580002329 5 |
Weight Watchers said about 100,000 cases have been affected by the recall. The product was only distributed in the United States. The company advised consumers who purchased the product not to eat it and to dispose of it. They can return the item to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund. Consumers can also contact 1-866-572-3805. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, for a full refund.
The following Cedar Crest items have been recalled:
|
Product Name |
Product Code Date |
Container Size |
|
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough |
3826, 3846, 4346, and 4326 |
Pints, 48 oz., 3 gallon |
|
Monster Cookie |
3826 |
3 gallon |
|
Pirate's Bounty |
4346 |
48 oz. |
Cedar Crest said the affected products were distributed throughout the Midwest. Consumer who purchased the product are also advised not to eat it, and to return to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further info or for a refund, call 1-866-572-3805 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
According to the FDA, no illnesses or deaths linked to consumption of the products have been reported.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.