Blue Bell Creameries recalls naturally low-fat orange sherbert due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. Consumers should check lot numbers and expiry dates.
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 naturally low-fat orange sherbert because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious food safety issue that could lead to illness.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of this bacteria from the product.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Sherbert Orange One Quart Naturally Low Fat before its expiry date. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infection.
Check the product label for 'Blue Bell Sherbert Orange One Quart Naturally Low Fat'. The recall covers all lots within the expiry date.
Discard the sherbert immediately as it poses a health risk.
No, the product has been linked to Listeria infections in hospital patients and should not be consumed.
Look for the product name 'Blue Bell Sherbert Orange One Quart Naturally Low Fat' with an expiry date.
Discard it immediately as the recall covers all lots within the expiry date.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell Creameries to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2466-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2466-2015 from Blue Bell Creameries. 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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