Blue Bell Creameries recalls citrus swirl cups due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. Affected items have specific 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 Cream: Citrus Swirl Cups for institutional use have been recalled because they caused Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from these cups.
Institutional users like schools, hospitals, or businesses that purchased the Citrus Swirl Cups are affected. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Citrus Swirl Cup' and lot codes within the expiry date. This is an institutional snack item sold to businesses.
Immediately stop using the Citrus Swirl Cups if you have them.
Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from these cups.
Look for the product name 'Citrus Swirl Cup' and lot codes within the expiry date. This is an institutional snack item sold to businesses.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
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-2713-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2713-2015 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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