Blue Bell Creameries recalls Buttered Pecan ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Learn about affected products and safety steps.
Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Blue Bell Creameries is recalling Buttered Pec:an ice cream after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination in the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with four different strains of this bacteria.
People who consumed Blue Bell Buttered Pecan ice cream with lot codes within expiry dates are at risk. Those who ate the product in Kansas hospitals are most vulnerable.
Check for Blue Bell Buttered Pecan ice cream in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) size with lot codes within expiry dates. The product name includes 'Buttered Pecan' and the size is specified as 2 quarts.
Identify if your ice cream has the product name 'Blue Bell Buttered Pecan' and size 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) with lot codes within expiry dates.
Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from this product.
Check the product details to see if it matches the recalled items. If it does, contact Blue Bell Creameries for guidance.
The recall is due to potential Listeria infections, which can cause serious health issues, but the official notice does not specify the exact risk level.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2516-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2516-2015 from Blue Bell. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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