Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall: Listeria Infection Risk in Homemade Still a 1/2 Gal

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Recalling firmBlue Bell Creameries, L.P.1101 S Blue Bell Rd · Brenham, TX 77833-4413

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What happened, in plain English

Blue Bell Cream: Homemade Still a 1/2 Gal ice cream is recalled because five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This poses a health risk to consumers who may have eaten the product.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Five patients in Kansas were infected with specific strains, indicating a potential health risk from the product.

Who’s affected

People who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Homemade Still a 1/2 Gal ice cream with lot codes within expiry dates are affected. Those who ate the product and experienced symptoms should seek medical attention.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is labeled as 'Homemade in the Shade Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'. All lot codes within expiry dates are affected.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it's within the affected range.

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Questions people ask

Why was this ice cream recalled?

Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from this product.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall record does not specify a remedy.

Who is at higher risk from this recall?

Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for Listeria infections.

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Subject: Recall F-2559-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2559-2015 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-2559-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2559-2015 to see it in context.
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Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. recalls Blue Bell Ice Cream Homemade in the Shade Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)

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