Working Cow Almond Joy Ice Cream Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk

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Recalling firmWorking Cow Homemade Inc.4711 34th St N Unit F · Saint Petersburg, FL 33714-3060

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What happened, in plain English

Working Cow is recalling Almond Joy Ice Cream (3-gallon containers) sold from August 2017 to October 2018 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns. It can also lead to life-threatening infections in pregnant women and the elderly.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Almond Joy Ice Cream (3-gallon containers) between August 2017 and October 2018. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Almond Joy Ice Cream (3-gallon containers) with a sell date between August 2017 and October 2018. The product was sold in the United States.

Brand
Working Cow
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Date
Look for the sell date on the container, which should be between August 2017 and October 2018.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The recall does not specify if the product is safe; it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

How can I get a refund or replacement?

The recall record does not mention refunds or replacements.

Who should be most concerned about this recall?

Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

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Subject: Recall F-0486-2019 — Working Cow Working Cow

Hello,

I own a Working Cow that is covered by recall F-0486-2019 from Working Cow.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0486-2019 (September 28, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0486-2019 to see it in context.
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Working Cow Homemade Inc. recalls Almond Joy Ice Cream, 3 gallons

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