Blue Bell Creameries recalls 6-packs of mixed berries fruit bars after hospital infections linked to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check lot codes for affected products.
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 6-packs of mixed berries fruit bars due to Listeria infections in five hospital patients. This recall is based on a single hospital outbreak of rare Listeria strains.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Five patients in one Kansas hospital were infected with a specific strain linked to the product. The bacteria can lead to severe illness if not properly handled.
People who purchased or consumed the recalled fruit bars, especially those in institutional settings like hospitals or schools. The risk is low for most consumers but higher for immunocompromised individuals.
Check for the product name 'DZ Fruiti Bar - Institutional Snack Item; 6 Pak Mixed Berries Fruit Bars' on the packaging. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiration date.
Look for the product name and lot code on the packaging to confirm if it is recalled.
Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with a rare strain of Listeria monocytogenes linked to this product.
The product is labeled 'DZ Fruiti Bar - Institutional Snack Item; 6 Pak Mixed Berries Fruit Bars' with any lot code within the expiration date.
The recall record states no remedy is provided, so consumers should check product details and discard if unsure.
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-2694-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2694-2015 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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