A 24-year-old man from Texas will be spending the next month behind bars for licking a tub of ice cream in a Walmart in Port Arthur and then putting it back in the freezer. The video of D'Adrien Anderson licking the container of Blue Bell ice cream quickly went viral amid a string of similar videos from around the country.
While Anderson did end up buying the container, his prank caused Walmart to replace its entire stock of Blue Bell ice cream as a precaution.
"Anderson's actions caused public concerns about the safety and quality of consumer products offered for public consumption, impacted Blue Bell consumer confidence, and caused the company financial loss. This type of activity will not be tolerated," the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office said.
Anderson pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief in January, and will also have to pay a fine of $1,000 and restitution of $1,565 to Blue Bell Creameries.
After he is released from prison, Anderson will be on probation for 180 days and be required to perform 100 hours of community service.