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 Jeni's said it is unaware of any reported illnesses due to the
recalled products, which include ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet,
and ice cream sandwiches. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture
found the contamination in a random sample.
"We have decided to recall everything currently on retailer shelves,
and we are closing our scoop shops until we are 100 percent
confident every item we sell is safe," Chief Executive John Lowe
said in a statement on the company's website.
The announcement came three days after Blue Bell Creameries recalled
all of its ice cream and frozen treat products due to continuing
problems with Listeria, the first recall in the 108-year history of
the Brenham, Texas-based company.
There are 10 people confirmed with listeriosis from the outbreak in
four states, officials said. Listeria infection was thought to be a
factor in the deaths of three people at a Kansas hospital where Blue
Bell products were served.
Lowe said Jeni's was working with suppliers to determine if the
bacteria was introduced by a product the company uses.
"We will not reopen the kitchen until we can ensure the safety of
our customers," Lowe said.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Listeria
monocytogenes are organisms that can cause serious infection and can
be deadly for newborns, elderly people and those with weak immune
systems.
Healthy people may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever,
nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
(Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Milwaukee)
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