Blue Bell Cream: Recall of 1/2 gal ice cream due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. Learn what to do if affected.
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 half-gallon ice cream products because they were linked to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This poses a health risk to consumers who may have eaten the product.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable groups like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. The infection was detected in a hospital in Kansas, indicating a potential outbreak.
Anyone who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Ice Cream Milk & Cookies in the past. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Milk & Cookies' and the 1/2 gal (2 QTS) size. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiration date.
Look for the product name and size on the label to confirm if it's part of the recall.
The recall is due to a potential Listeria infection risk, so it's not safe to consume. The product has been linked to infections in a Kansas hospital.
Check the product label for 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Milk & Cookies' and the 1/2 gal (2 QTS) size. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiration date.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for guidance.
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-2569-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2569-2015 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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