Working Cow Captain Butterscotch 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 3-gallon Captain Butterscotch Ice Cream produced between August 2017 and October 2018 because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated ice cream may lead to foodborne illness if consumed.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Captain Butterscotch Ice Cream from August 2017 to October 2018. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Captain Butterscotch Ice Cream' and the date range August 2017 to October 2018 on the packaging.

Brand
Working Cow
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Discard any 3-gallon Captain Butterscotch Ice Cream purchased between August 2017 and October 2018.

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

No, the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for 'Captain Butterscotch Ice Cream' with a production date between August 2017 and October 2018 on the packaging.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Discard the product immediately and do not consume it.

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Subject: Recall F-0450-2019 — Working Cow Working Cow

Hello,

I own a Working Cow that is covered by recall F-0450-2019 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-0450-2019 (September 28, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0450-2019 to see it in context.
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