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Hospitalizations Lead To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States— Including NJ: FDA Hospitalizations Lead To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States— Including NJ: FDA
Hospitalizations Lead To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States— Including NJ: FDA Hospitalizations have led a New York-based company to recall its packages of soft-serve ice cream — in 19 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.  Two people have reported becoming ill in New York and Pennsylvania after consuming Soft Serve On The Go by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, according to the FDA recall notice issued on Aug. 9. "Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date," the FDA said. After the first patient in Pennsylvania became ill, the state's Department of Agriculture tested samples of the product, finding Listeria mono…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations
Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations A popular South Jersey restaurant is closing next week after seven years. The Pop Shop said its location at 1 S. Main St. in Medford will shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 26. “We thank you all for your support and friendships throughout the past 7 years,” read a Facebook post, which has over 1,500 likes and 600 shares. A second Pop Shop eatery in Collingswood will stay open.   “Whilst The Pop Shop Medford location is closing, we will still have plenty of work to do as we will excitedly be refocusing all our energies on The Pop Shop Collingswood, our flagship location!” the post read. Pop…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore
Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore Two New Jersey rockers walk into an ice cream shop. No, this isn't the start of a joke, it's what happened Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Jersey Freeze in Freehold. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen showed up together, despite the rain and gloom outside, got themselves some cones. "When ✌🏼 of the biggest Rock Stars in the world show up for 🍦 together , it’s worth a picture," the ice cream shop said on Instagram. Jersey Freeze is a favorite of Springsteen's. "He's a local," a store rep told Daily Voice back in May 2021. "Comes in all the time. "He appreciates the discretion when he comes in so we…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey
Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey A popular deli and pizzeria is closing after 40 years. Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria, at 11 Lakeview Drive North in Gibbsboro, closed its pizzeria on Sunday, Aug. 21. Its ice cream section will close on Sunday, Aug. 28. There was an outpouring of support and goodbyes on Facebook. There was an outpouring of support on FacebookFacebook/ Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria Masso’s announced that it was shuttering on Facebook: “We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for 40+ great years. We have officially decided to close our doors effective Sunday, August 21st (Pizzeria) and Sunday, Au…

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by Jon Craig
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Popular NJ Doughnut Shop Named Among Best In America Popular NJ Doughnut Shop Named Among Best In America
Popular NJ Doughnut Shop Named Among Best In America One of New Jersey's doughnut shops has been named among the best in America. Drip N Scoop in Ocean City, which doubles as an ice cream shop, serves their doughnuts on top of your iced coffee securing the straw. It also has locations in Atlantic City and Somers Point. Drip N Scoop was named to Feast And Field's list of the Top 25 Donut Shops in the US. "Drip N’ Scoop was created based on two passions: coffee and ice cream. We are a full service coffee bar and dairy bar from morning to close," its website says.  "Catering to all ages, we strive to make your day better with a quality brewed…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Expanding Popular Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Expanding
Popular Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Expanding Grab a spoon and get ready — a popular Jersey Shore ice cream shop is opening a third location. Rich’s Ice Cream, founded in 1955, is coming to Route 72 West in Manahawkin, according to a post on its Facebook page. “We are so excited announce our 3rd location!” reads the post. “We have some work to do, but we are beyond excited to be coming to Manahawkin!” 🚨BIG NEWS 🚨 We are so excited announce our 3rd location!! We have some work to do, but we are beyond excited to be... Posted by Rich's Ice Cream on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Rich’s, which currently operates shops in Lanoka Harbor …

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Kosher Markets Bounce Ben & Jerry's For Boycott Of 'Occupied Palestinian Territory' NJ Kosher Markets Bounce Ben & Jerry's For Boycott Of 'Occupied Palestinian Territory'
NJ Kosher Markets Bounce Ben & Jerry's For Boycott Of 'Occupied Palestinian Territory' Kosher markets across New Jersey have discontinued sales of Ben & Jerry's ice cream after the company announced it will stop selling in "occupied Palestinian territory." Ben & Jerry's fans have said that conducting sales in Israel flies in the face of its liberal image.  The Vermont-based ice cream giant agreed, announcing Monday that it's not renewing its license with the Israeli manufacturer after it expires at the end of 2022. "We believe it is inconsistent with our values for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to be sold in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT)," Ben & Jerry's…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
NJ Ice Cream Shop With Funky Flavors Ranks Among Best In America NJ Ice Cream Shop With Funky Flavors Ranks Among Best In America
NJ Ice Cream Shop With Funky Flavors Ranks Among Best In America An artisan ice cream shop in Central Jersey is the creme de la creme, one website says. The Bent Spoon in Princeton was ranked the best ice cream spot in all of New Jersey, according to a recent list of "The Best Ice Cream in Every State" by "Food & Wine." View this post on Instagram A post shared by the bent spoon (@thebentspoon) "From custard stands down the shore to the nearly fossilized drugstores in Bergen County, you're never far from an iconic ice cream experience in the Garden State," according to "Food & Wine." The shop wa…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots On The Jersey Shore Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots On The Jersey Shore
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots On The Jersey Shore This week's gonna be a hot one. What better way to keep cool than with ice cream? Here are some of the most popular ice cream spots on the Jersey Shore. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. OCEAN COUNTY Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Posted by Hoffman's Ice Cream on Monday, May 31, 2021 Hoffmans Ice Cream, Point Pleasant: 800 Richmond Ave. Mrs. Walker’s Ice Cream Parlor, Toms River: 908 Fischer Blvd. The Original Rich’s Ice Cream, …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly This week's gonna be a hot one. What better way to keep cool than with ice cream? Here are some of the most popular ice cream spots in the Greater Philadelphia area. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Buster's Real Ice Cream, 3630 Concord Road, Aston View this post on Instagram A post shared by queen of ice cream (@queenoficecream_) Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs Cocco's Gelateria, 550 Oak …

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by Cecilia Levine
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DAILY SCOOP: Historic PA Dairy Queen Sign Stolen, Another DQ Closes DAILY SCOOP: Historic PA Dairy Queen Sign Stolen, Another DQ Closes
Daily Scoop: Historic PA Dairy Queen Sign Stolen, Another DQ Closes "Happy Tastes Good," used to be a popular slogan at Dairy Queen. Not this week, Grinch. "I scream, we scream, we all scream for ice cream?" Not this month, Frosty. Police in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, report that a historic "DQ" sign, destined for a Dairy Queen franchise in the Buckeye State of Ohio, was stolen from the Doylestown parking lot over the Thanksgiving break.  So, it's a no-go Bucks.  After 28 years of serving Blizzards, twists and tasty celebratory ice cream cakes, Dairy Queen at 318 Main St. in Doylestown officially closed on Sunday, Nov. 22.  But that didn't deter Turkey…

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by Jon Craig
Business
DJ Sidelined By COVID-19 Opens Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Named After Daughter DJ Sidelined By COVID-19 Opens Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Named After Daughter
DJ Sidelined By Covid-19 Opens Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Named After Daughter A DJ whose business came to a screeching halt due to COVID-19 has opened a candy and ice cream shop on the Jersey Shore. Haven’s Sweet Shop opened last month on Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant. When his DJ company Xplosive Entertainment saw a sharp decline in business this March because, Michael Langsner, 42 of Brick, knew he needed another plan.  Collecting unemployment -- or as Langsner put it, "sitting on my hands waiting" -- wasn't an option. Choosing Point Pleasant Beach to start a new business was easy, as Langsner’s parents lived there for 15 years. He grew up enjoying …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ' Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ'
Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ' Satisfy your summer sugar craving and cool down with a tasty frozen treat from the Essex County ice cream shop ranked best in New Jersey. Apem Creamery on Broad Street in Bloomfield was named to Yelp's list of "Best Frozen Treat in Every State." APEM was launched last year by New Jersey native, Alex Saneski, who has experience crafting ice cream, gelato and sorbet in New York City and San Francisco creameries. The shop’s countless gelato flavors rotate on a regular basis and include staples like vanilla chocolate chip, almond mocha fudge and cherry cheesecake. Dairy-free selections such …

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by Valerie Musson