CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jul 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cool Watermelon Bar (86270), stick novelties., Individually recalled

Rich Ice Cream is recalling Cool Watermelon Bar (86270), stick novelties., Individually, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Jun 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot # 24351 through lot # 25156 (Julian calendar)

Quantity recalledTotal of 110,292 cases to include all products

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: H-0293-2025
FDA event ID: 97163
Recalling firm: Rich Ice Cream, West Palm Beach, FL
Brand: Cool Watermelon
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Jun 2025
FDA classified: 17 Jul 2025
Reported: 23 Jul 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Melons

Timeline

27 Jun 2025	Recall initiated by company
17 Jul 2025	Classified by FDA	+20 days
23 Jul 2025	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cool Watermelon Bar (86270), stick novelties 2.5 FL. Oz (74mL)., Individually packaged in a plastic bag. Master case that consists of 4 packers with 24 units in each packer, total 96 units in a master case. Keep Frozen.

Where it was distributed

Distributed to: CA, PA, OH, GA, NY, NJ, FL, TX, VA, AZ, AL, IL, MO, MA, TN, IA, SC, OR, OK, NV, LA, WI, NE, Nassau, Bahamas

Alabama Arizona California Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Missouri Nebraska New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Which lots are affected?

Lot # 24351 through lot # 25156 (Julian calendar)

Where was it sold?

Distributed to: CA, PA, OH, GA, NY, NJ, FL, TX, VA, AZ, AL, IL, MO, MA, TN, IA, SC, OR, OK, NV, LA, WI, NE, Nassau, Bahamas

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

9 other products · FDA event 97163

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Crumbled Cookie Bar (85200), stick novelties., Individually recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Crumbled Cookie Bar (85200), stick novelties., Individually recalledCrumbled	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Cotton Candy Twirl Bar (86260), stick novelties., Individually recalledCotton	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Chocolate Crunch Cake Bar (85000), stick novelties., Individually recalled	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Orange Cream Bar (86010), stick novelties., Individually recalled	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Savagely Sour BlueRasberry Bar (86265), stick novelties. recalledSavagely Sour	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Savagely Sour Cherry Bar (86266), stick novelties., Individually recalledSavagely Sour	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Strawberry Shortcake Bar (85050), stick novelties., Individually recalled	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Rich Bar (85155), stick novelties., Individually recalledRich	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025	CLASS II	Fudge Frenzy Bar (86210), stick novelties., Individually recalledFudge Frenzy	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states

More recalls from Rich Ice Cream

All 10

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jul 2025Food	CLASS II	Fudge Frenzy Bar (86210), stick novelties., Individually recalledFudge Frenzy	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025Food	CLASS II	Rich Bar (85155), stick novelties., Individually recalledRich	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025Food	CLASS II	Strawberry Shortcake Bar (85050), stick novelties., Individually recalled	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025Food	CLASS II	Savagely Sour Cherry Bar (86266), stick novelties., Individually recalledSavagely Sour	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states
23 Jul 2025Food	CLASS II	Savagely Sour BlueRasberry Bar (86265), stick novelties. recalledSavagely Sour	Rich Ice Cream	Listeria	23 states

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