'Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream' Recalled Due To Listeria Risk

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WWJ) -- A second ice cream company has shut down production this week after health officials found Listeria in a sample of its frozen treats.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Columbus, Ohio posted on its website that it recalled all its frozen products after the Listeria discovery.

"We received the call that no ice cream maker, chef, or entrepreneur wants. A randomly selected pint of ours tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Out of an abundance of caution, we made the swift decision to cease all ice cream production and sales until we can get to the very root of the problem. We are enlisting the help of experts so we can identify the cause, eliminate it, and return as quickly as possible to the business of making ice cream."

On Monday, Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries shut down its plants after being linked to 10 Listeria illnesses in four states, including three deaths.

In Michigan, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream products are sold at some Kroger stores, Hiller's Markets, Westborn Markets and Whole Foods.