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Podcast: Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Episode: Rich’s Ice Cream Has Listeria Contamination
Description: Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjBNE3M0EI/This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include: nausea and vomiting, fever, muscle aches, headache, and neck stiffness. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Rich’s Ice Cream bars and frozen treats are sold from street vending trucks and served in schools nationwide. Affected are Lot numbers 24351 through 25156.The recalled ice cream is available in Florida; California; Missouri; Texas; South...