Blue Bell Cream: Triple Chocolate 1/2 Gal ice cream recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. No remedy specified.
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 its Triple Chocolate Ice Cream (1/2 gallon) after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This is a food safety issue that could lead to serious illness if consumed.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. The infection was detected in five patients at a Kansas hospital, indicating potential contamination in the ice cream.
People who bought or consumed Blue Bell Triple Chocolate Ice Cream (1/2 gal) between the product's manufacture and expiry date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Triple Chocolate (1/2 gal) with any lot code within the product's expiry date. The product was sold with a specific lot code that may be listed on the container.
Look for the lot code and expiry date on the ice cream container to confirm if it's part of the recall.
The recall record does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat. It was linked to infections in five patients, so it's recommended to avoid consumption until further notice.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall record does not specify a remedy. Check the product details to see if it's part of the recall 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-2588-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2588-2015 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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