Latest news with #Friendlys
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Popular ice cream recalled over potentially life-threatening packaging mix-up
A popular ice cream brand has recalled one of its flavors due to a packaging error. DFA Dairy Brands, LLC issued a recall on 324 cartons of Friendly's 48 fluid-ounce Cookies & Cream ice cream, according to a report shared Wednesday by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was issued after it was discovered that the product was packaged in the Vanilla Bean flavor carton with a Cookies & Cream lid. The Vanilla Bean flavor does not have soy or wheat listed as ingredients, which may pose a 'serious or life-threatening allergic reaction' to anyone with a food sensitivity or allergy. Affected ice cream cartons have a best-by date of November 26, 2025, and were sold at stores across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. No illnesses have been reported. Customers who have bought the recalled ice cream are able to return the carton to the place of purchase in exchange for a full refund. Friendly's ice cream isn't the first frozen treat to be recalled in the U.S. this summer. Last month, Rich Ice Cream Co. recalled more than 110,292 cases of various ice cream bars, according to a report shared July 17 by the FDA. The recall was issued because the products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a disease-causing bacteria. The Rich Ice Cream products affected by the recall include Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars, Strawberry Shortcake Bars, Rich Bars, Crumbled Cookie Bars, Orange Cream Bars, Fudge Frenzy Bars, Cotton Candy Twirl Bars, Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bars, Savagely Sour Cherry Bars, and Cool Watermelon Bars. Potentially contaminated packages contain lot number 24351 through lot number 25156. Affected ice cream bars were sold in 23 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. They were also sold in a popular foreign summer vacation spot: Nassau, Bahamas. The recall has also been classified as Class II, which is 'a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences,' according to the FDA. Consumers are urged not to eat these ice cream bars and to throw them away immediately. As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeria is a 'bacteria that can contaminate many foods,' with infections caused by eating food with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Although symptoms can vary, a listeria infection 'can cause invasive illness and intestinal illness.' Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., killing roughly 260 people per year. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Popular ice cream recalled over 'life-threatening' packaging
Popular ice cream brand Friendly's has recalled one of its beloved flavors due to a packaging error. The problem arose because the Cookies & Cream flavor has soy and wheat. The Vanilla Bean flavor does not have soy or wheat, so people with severe allergies to those ingredients 'run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction' if they consumed the product. One of the biggest ice cream recalls this summer came in July when Rich's Ice Cream pulled more than 100,000 ice cream bars off shelves in 23 different states. A total of 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products were initially recalled on June 27, but the recall was escalated to a Class II designation on July 17 - the second-highest risk level. A 'Class II' distinction poses a risk that the 'product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.' The recall was initiated because of a potential listeria contamination. The bacteria that causes listeria infections can spread through your blood into your brain and spinal cord if it goes untreated, according to the Mayo Clinic. In that scenario, symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhea, and a stiff neck. Serious cases can involve confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. These symptoms often start within two weeks of eating tainted food, but it can take up to two months for symptoms to begin. Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the US, killing about 260 people per year.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Popular ice cream recalled over 'life-threatening' packaging mishap
Popular ice cream brand Friendly's has recalled one of its beloved flavors due to a packaging error. Parent company DFA Dairy Brands issued a recall on 324 cartons of Friendly's 48 fluid-ounce Cookies & Cream, according to a bulletin from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was issued after it was discovered that the product was packaged in the Vanilla Bean flavor carton with a Cookies & Cream lid. The problem arose because the cookies and cream flavor has soy and wheat. The vanilla bean flavor does not have soy or wheat, so people with severe allergies to those ingredients 'run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction' if they consumed the product. The recalled ice cream cartons have a best-by date of November 26, 2025, and were sold at stores in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. So far, no illnesses have been reported as a result of this mishap. Customers who bought the affected cartons can return to the store they purchased it from for a full refund. One of the biggest ice cream recalls this summer came in July when Rich's Ice Cream pulled ore than 100,000 ice cream bars off shelves in 23 different states. A total of 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products were initially recalled on June 27, but the recall was escalated to a Class II designation on July 17 - the second-highest risk level. A 'Class II' distinction poses a risk that the 'product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.' The recall was initiated because of a potential listeria contamination. The bacteria that causes listeria infections can spread through your blood into your brain and spinal cord if it goes untreated, according to the Mayo Clinic. In that scenario, symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhea, and a stiff neck. Serious cases can involve confusion, loss of balance and seizures. These symptoms often start within two weeks of eating tainted food. But it can take up to two months for symptoms to begin. Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the US, killing about 260 people per year.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
‘Life-threatening' packaging mix-up leads to recall of popular ice cream
DFA Dairy Brands, LLC has recalled 324 cartons of Friendly's 48 fluid-ounce Cookies & Cream ice cream due to a packaging error. The ice cream was mistakenly packaged in Vanilla Bean cartons, which do not list soy or wheat, posing a serious allergic reaction risk to consumers. Affected Friendly's ice cream, with a best-by date of 26 November 2025, was sold in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with no illnesses reported. Separately, Rich Ice Cream Co. recalled over 110,000 cases of various ice cream bars last month due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Rich Ice Cream recall, a Class II situation, affected products sold in 23 US states and Nassau, Bahamas, with consumers advised to discard them immediately.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
From Friendly's server to company owner: How Brix Holdings' new leader draws on his roots
You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter. What propels someone from serving breakfast at Friendly's to owning the entire company? For Amol Kohli, now owner of Friendly's parent company Brix Holdings through his investment group Legacy Brands International, the long journey required patience, hard work, and good timing. Kohli comes from a first-generation Indian-American immigrant family and said he was taught the value of hard work at a young age. As a teenager, one of his first jobs was working as a breakfast shift waiter at his local Friendly's on the weekends, where by age 18 he had worked his way up to store manager. Kohli went to business school at Drexel University during a time of economic downturn, and while in school, he received a call from his boss at Friendly's who was acquiring stores and wanted help running the back office. 'When the time came to graduate college, I came out with high marks in finance, and now I had three to four years of experience on the restaurant administrative side,' Kohli said. 'I came to the fork in the road and stuck with what was working. So, when the opportunity came for me to apply to franchise in my early 20s, I did it. … This whole thing has just been a natural evolution.' By 2018, Kohli was the youngest franchisee in the Friendly's system. But as his career as a multi-unit franchisee developed, Kohli had no idea it would lead to ownership of the entire company. 'I realized after becoming a father that there was such a love for Friendly's as a familiar brand,' he said. 'I was able to experience the brand like I never had before in my life. I don't care how many business books you read, you cannot experience interfacing with a decently run Friendly's as a parent until you go to one. And I kept thinking, 'Families need this. We can do better.' … Once I got to 20-30 units, it gave me a voice in the company, but there was no guarantee [the acquisition] was going to happen.' Kohli is developing a strategic plan for Brix Holdings, which, besides Friendly's, also owns Clean Juice, Orange Leaf, Red Mango, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad, and Humble Donut Co., which includes franchisee success and smart development. 'We're not here to make sharp turns,' he said. 'Let's grow responsibly. My No. 1 priority is for people to know that franchising is a real career path, and not just for millionaires. … We want to build a platform that allows that visibility, exposure, and moderate comfort to those who are looking to be a part of this space.' For Kohli, responsible growth starts with infilling regional markets and then identifying the right new markets for the Brix brands, many of which are not well-known outside of their home states and cities. While he does not want to give specific store growth goals, Kohli said that it makes sense to take things '25 stores at a time.' 'One of the things I love about Brix is that most of the brands are regional but have demonstrated proof of market in other markets,' he said. 'We want to infill the East Coast with Clean Juice and Friendly's, and I think Texas would be a great market to get into. … I think a lot of these brands can be in many neighborhoods throughout the country, but I don't have a hard unit number yet.' Besides development, Kohli wants to focus on preserving the legacy of Brix Holdings' regional brands, particularly Friendly's, while also modernizing them. Friendly's recently began revamping its tech stack, including the launch of a new mobile app through Lunchbox, AI testing, and business intelligence investment. He is also open to acquiring more brands in the future. 'Our No. 1 focus is to continue making sure what we have is good and stays good,' Kohli said. 'Then, as we look to onboard [more brands], we have to think if it strategically makes sense, not just from a dollars perspective, but from an operational one. There's no specific hunt to go spend and acquire in the next six months, but [acquisitions] are definitely in our target range.' Contact Joanna at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
