Blue Bell Cream: Recall of Homemade in the Shade 3 Gallon ice cream due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. Learn about affected lots 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 Creameries is recalling its Homemade in the Shade 3 Gallon ice cream because it was linked to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five patients treated at a Kansas hospital. This rare bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with this bacteria from the ice cream.
People who purchased the Homemade in the Shade 3 Gallon ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries. Those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals are at higher risk due to the potential for Listeria infection.
Check for the product name 'Homemade in the Shade 3 Gallon' on the label. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiration date.
Look for the product name 'Homemade in the Shade 3 Gallon' and the lot code on the label.
The recall does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat; it is being recalled due to potential Listeria infections in patients.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria monocytogenes infections.
The recall does not provide specific action steps; you should check the product label 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-2630-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2630-2015 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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