Detroit’s Reilly Craft Creamery Shutters Following Recall for Listeria

Reilly Craft Creamery of Detroit, Michigan recalled all lots of all flavors of ice cream that were produced since February 20, 2018, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this recall. The creamery removed its products from the shelves after a routine state inspection discovered the production facility was contaminated with potentially Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses were reported. However, Reilly Craft Creamery’s founder Chris Reilly is evaluating whether or not to continue with the business, since the recall effectively “bankrupted” him. The products were sold in four local retail grocery stores in southeastern Michigan and one distributor in Ann Arbor. The ice cream comes in these flavors: House Made Honey Comb, Mint Choc Chunk, Choc Choc Chunk, Sea Salt Caramel, Hand-Steeped Coffee, Single-Batch Strawberry, Chocolate Deluxe (Vegan), Small-Batch Strawberry (Vegan), Butter Pecan, and Vanilla Bean. Two samples of that product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Environmental samples were taken at that time; officials found Listeria monocytogenes in the facility.@ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2018/reilly-craft-creamery-recalls-ice-cream-listeria-contamination/