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Food recall · FDA · Published February 1, 2022

The Royal Ice Cream Company Inc. recalls All Ice Cream and Ice Cream products within expiry; manufactured by Royal Ice Cream Company; manufactured in

Royal Ice Cream recalls all products within expiry due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check for manufacturing plant number CT121 or CT #121.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0863-2022FoodRoyal Ice Cream ›
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Recalling firmThe Royal Ice Cream Company Inc.27 Warren St, N/A · Manchester, CT 06040-6534
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What happened, in plain English

Royal Ice Cream is recalling all ice cream products within their expiry date because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13360-royal-ice-cream-recall-listeria-contamination-risk-in-all-products.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13360-royal-ice-cream-recall-listeria-contamination-risk-in-all-products · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0863-2022

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“Royal Ice Cream Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk in All Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13360-royal-ice-cream-recall-listeria-contamination-risk-in-all-products. Based on FDA recall #F-0863-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0863-2022%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and life-threatening illness in vulnerable populations. This contamination risk exists in ice cream products that have been manufactured at the Manchester, CT facility with plant number CT121 or CT #121.

Who’s affected

All consumers who own or have purchased any Royal Ice Cream product within expiry date are affected. Pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the manufacturing plant number "CT121" or "CT #121" on the product label. Products affected include all flavors of Royal Ice Cream, Ronny Brook Ice Cream, New Orleans Ice Cream, and other brands listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    Royal Ice Cream
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Immediately discard any ice cream products with the manufacturing plant number "CT121" or "CT #121" as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Questions people ask

Which ice cream products are affected by this recall?

All ice cream products within expiry date manufactured at the Manchester, CT facility with plant number "CT121" or "CT #121". This includes Royal Ice Cream, Ronny Brook, New Orleans, Maple Valley, and other brands listed in the recall notice.

Is there a specific time frame for discarding these products?

The recall applies to all products within expiry date, so consumers should check the expiration date on the product and discard immediately if the plant number matches.

Who is most at risk from this contamination?

Pregnant women, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.

Take action

Contact Royal Ice Cream

We’ve drafted a message you can send Royal Ice Cream to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0863-2022 — Royal Ice Cream Royal Ice Cream

Hello,

I own a Royal Ice Cream that is covered by recall F-0863-2022 from Royal Ice Cream.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0863-2022 (February 1, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0863-2022 to see it in context.
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