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Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream Move on, chocolate chip, Kamala's new flavor is dropping.  The co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, just announced  that they have teamed up with the progressive advocacy group MoveOn.Org to create a new flavor of ice cream called "Kamala's Coconut Jubilee," in honor of Vice President Harris' presidential campaign.  It's part of a get out the vote campaign that will kick off with a rally in Philadelphia on Monday, Sept. 16. The "Scoop The Vote" tour will then travel to more than 20 battleground cities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and…

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by Josh Lanier
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Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Approximately 70 ice cream products sold by multiple brands including Friendly's and Hershey's are being recalled due to a possible presence of listeria, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The brands were recalled this week by Totally Cool, Inc. based in Owings Mills, MD, which has stopped the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling. Some of the most popular items recalled include: Friendly's 60 fl oz Celebration Ice Cream Cake 40 fl oz Strawberry Krunch Ice Cream Cake; Hershey's 38 fl oz vanilla and chocolat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears A recall has been issued for a brand of ice cream, ice cream bars, yogurt, and gelato due to Listeria concerns. Vermont-based Wilcox Ice Cream says that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured on Tuesday, Nov. 14 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In addition to the mint chip flavor, the company is recalling all other products manufactured at its facility during the same time period.  Products were distributed in retail stores and co-ops located in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The products, with best-by dates from 9/14/24 to 11/…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brain Freeze Time: Dairy Queen Offering Fall Blizzard Flavors For 85 Cents Brain Freeze Time: Dairy Queen Offering Fall Blizzard Flavors For 85 Cents
Brain Freeze Time: Dairy Queen Offering Fall Blizzard Flavors For 85 Cents It might not be time to break out the flannel, but if you want an early brain freeze, Dairy Queen can help you with that and it will cost you less than a buck.  The franchise known for its annual classic Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat is kicking off the season a little early with the hopes that ice cream lovers will jump on board. And, the best part is if you use the Dairy Queen App you can snag one for just 85 cents at participating locations. The menu includes the classics but has also popped in a new one for a little treat for your tongue including: Pumpkin Pie: Pumpkin pie pieces bl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Visiting a Boston ice cream shop offers more than just a snack, it provides an opportunity to experience brand-new flavor combinations and experience a local take on a classic treat.  The ice cream scene in the Boston area is extensive, but this list, curated by Eater Boston, has the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's bound to be the perfect Boston ice cream experience waiting on you.  Tipping Cow Ice Cream (Somerville) Tipping Cow promises to be the only 100% peanut, tree-nut, and sesame-free ice cream purveyor in all of New England. The sho…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Forget The Baked Beans, Boston Is Really Known For These Dishes Forget The Baked Beans, Boston Is Really Known For These Dishes
Forget The Baked Beans, Boston Is Really Known For These Dishes New York has cheesecake, Buffalo has wings, and Philly has cheesesteaks, but Boston's claim to baked bean fame has now been replaced with these exciting dishes, according to Eater Boston.   These dishes, many from historic Boston eateries, have now become iconic to the city, according to Eater Boston. The list includes a wide range of dishes available at restaurants across the Boston area.  Roast beef sandwich at Kelly’s Roast Beef Kelly's Roast Beef, known for its "three-way" roast beef sandwich, has become a Boston institution. With four locations in Massachusetts, and several more in Ne…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At JP Licks In Cambridge Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At JP Licks In Cambridge
Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At JP Licks In Cambridge One of the world's most famous models traded stilettos for scoopers this week when she popped into a local ice cream shop in the Boston area. Tyra Banks stepped behind the counter at the J.P. Licks in Harvard Square in Cambridge, according to a post from the ice cream chain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by J.P. Licks (@jplicks) "Guest scooper in our Harvard Square store yesterday," the post read. "Just Tyra Banks stopping by while visiting her school haunts for the day. Thanks for helping out behind the line, Tyra!" Boston.com …

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Top Ten Best Places To Get Cool Treats During Summer Heat In Boston Top Ten Best Places To Get Cool Treats During Summer Heat In Boston
Top Ten Best Places To Get Cool Treats During Summer Heat In Boston With Boston Mayor Michelle Wu recently declaring a heat emergency, people may be looking for additional ways to stay cool as temperatures will be in the mid-90s the next few days. So, what better way to beat the heat than chomping on some cool, refreshing and delicious ice cream?  For all your creamy concessions, check out this list for the top ten best places to snag ice cream in Boston based on Yelp reviews.  1.) Taiyaki NYC (Seaport)  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taiyaki NYC Japanese Ice Cream (@taiyakinyc) 2.) Matcha Ca…

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by David Cifarelli
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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spanning 10 States Linked To Ice Cream Brand, CDC Says Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spanning 10 States Linked To Ice Cream Brand, CDC Says
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spanning 10 States Linked To Ice Cream Brand, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a listeria outbreak that killed one person and sickened 22 others across the nation has been linked to an ice cream brand. Consumers who have Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream at home should throw away any remaining product, says the CDC.  Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream is sold only in Florida. Among 10 people providing information related to the outbreak who did not live in Florida, eight traveled to Florida in the month before getting sick. Big Olaf Creamery, based in Sarasota, Florida, is voluntarily contacting retail l…

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by Joe Lombardi