Blue Bell Creameries recalls Peppermint Bark 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 Cream: Peppermint Bark 3-gallon ice cream is recalled because it caused Listeria infections in five hospital patients in Kansas. This is a serious food safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and the elderly. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with this bacteria from the recalled ice cream.
People who consumed Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Bark 3-gallon products with lot codes within expiry dates are affected. Those who ate the product during the time period when it was sold are at highest risk.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Bark 3-gallon products with lot codes within expiry dates. The product was sold in the United States and distributed through various channels.
Discard any Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Bark 3-gallon products with lot codes within expiry dates immediately.
No, the product is recalled due to Listeria infections in hospital patients. Do not consume it.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria infections from this product.
Discard it immediately and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
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-2652-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2652-2015 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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