Drumstick Ice Cream Treats Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

WISCONSIN -- Nestlé USA, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of its Nestlé Drumstick Club 16 count Variety Pack and 24 count Vanilla Pack (with cones marked for easy individual sale) due to a possible health risk.

The two pack sizes contain 4.6 fl.oz. cones and were manufactured in Bakersfield, Calif. and distributed nationally. No other production codes, sizes or varieties of Nestlé Drumstick products are affected by this recall.

UPC

Best Before Date

DSTK Club CP 16x4.6floz US

6244580212

72554-11096

Between June 2 - June 15, 2017

6245580212

6246580212

6247580212

6248580212

6249580212

6250580212

6251580212

6252580212

6253580212

6254580212

6255580212

6256580212

6257580212

DSTK Vanilla 24x4.6floz US

6258580212

72554-00160

Between June 16 - June 19, 2017

6259580212

6260580212

6261580212

The company received positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes (LM) from equipment contact surfaces from a location on the production line where these products are made.

There have been no positive test results for LM present in the Drumstick cones themselves. The products impacted by the voluntary recall were put into distribution inadvertently. No illnesses have been reported to date; the company is initiating this recall as a precautionary action to avoid any potential for consumer illness.

Listeria monocytogenescan cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The Nestlé recall is limited to the Drumstick Club 16 Count Variety Pack and 24 count Vanilla Pack.

The product identification codes can be found on the back of the packages and on the individually marked vanilla cones from the 24 count pack. The two packs being recalled carry distinct UPC codes, as well as a “best before” date and production code.

Consumers who may have purchased the product listed above should not consume it, but instead should return it to the place of purchase or contact Nestlé Consumer Services for replacement.

Please call or text 1-800-681-1676 or emailNestleproductinquiry@casupport.com; representatives are available 24/7. News about this recall also can be found on Nestléusa.com and Drumstick.com.

image: via FDA.gov