Blue Bell Creameries recalls 12-packs of chocolate covered cherries due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. Consumers should check lot codes 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 12-packs of chocolate covered cherries after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential foodborne illness risk from contaminated products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. The infections reported in Kansas hospitals were linked to this specific product.
People who purchased the 12-packs of chocolate covered cherries from Blue Bell Creameries. Those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause serious illness.
Check the product label for the 12-pak packaging and lot code. The recall includes all products within the expiry date as stated in the manufacturer's notice.
Look for the 12-pak chocolate covered cherries packaging and verify the lot code and expiry date.
The recall does not state that the product is safe to eat; it is being recalled due to potential Listeria infections.
Five patients were treated in a single Kansas hospital for Listeria infections.
The recall does not specify a remedy; check the product label for lot code and expiry date to determine if it is affected.
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-2726-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2726-2015 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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