Nestle's Ice Cream Cones Are Being Recalled After Listeria Bacteria Test

Nestle's two variants of Drumstick ice cream cone have been recalled due to a risk of Listeria contamination. The bacteria was not detected in the ice cream cones, but in one of the facilities where the cones are produced.

The facility that was tested positive for Listeria is located in Bakerfields, California. After Nestle detected that the equipment in their facility is contaminated, they immediately tested their ice cream cones for possible Listeria contamination as well. Fortunately, the test results were negative.

Even if the ice cream cones got negative results for Listeria, Nestle is not leaving anything to chance. As a precautionary measure,the company voluntarily recalled the Drumstick Club 16 count Variety Pack and the 24 count Vanilla Pack nationwide, as reported by CNN.

Listeria is a bacterial infection caused by consuming food that is positive of Listeria monocytogenes. Consuming deli meats that are not processed properly or milk products that are unpasteurized are usually the reason why people develop this illness.

According to Medical News Today, this illness can be very problematic for women who are pregnant and for people who have a weak immune system. It can also be deadly to babies who are still inside the womb as well to those who are newborns. Listeria can result to miscarriage or stillbirth.

People who have contracted Listeria experience muscle aches, fever, and diarrhea. However, people who are generally healthy may experience subtle to no symptom at all since the illness rarely affects healthy people.

As of now, there is no customer who has made a report or complaint. Nestle is taking all the precautionary measures to avoid consumer illness.

Given the potential health risk that the ice cream cones may cause, Nestle has advised its consumers to refrain from consuming the sweet treat. They are also recommended to return the product to where they bought them.