California Company Recalls Over 5,000 Ice Cream Bars Over Salmonella Concerns

A California company recalled over 5,000 packs of mini ice cream bars due to potential salmonella contamination in the mango flavor.

The recalled products were distributed in 16 states, Washington D.C., and some European locations. There have been no reported salmonella infections so far.

Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and severe illness or death in some cases. Over 1.3 million salmonella cases occur yearly in the U.S.

The company has stopped distribution of the products and launched an investigation. Consumers with the recalled ice cream bars should throw them out.

Food recalls happen when products may be contaminated, contain undisclosed allergens, or pose other health risks to consumers.