Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall: Listeria Infection Risk in No Sugar Added Vanilla

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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 Creameries is recalling its No Sugar Added Country Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires consumers to avoid the product.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. In this case, five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from the ice cream.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Blue Bell Ice Cream No Sugar Added Country Vanilla 3 Gallon within the recall period are affected. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for severe infection.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream No Sugar Added Country Vanilla 3 Gallon' and lot codes within the expiration date. The recall covers all units produced within the expiration date.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Immediately discard any Blue Bell Ice Cream No Sugar Added Country Vanilla 3 Gallon products you own.

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria infections in patients. Do not consume it.

How many people were affected?

Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria infections from this product.

What should I do with the recalled product?

Discard the product immediately as it has been recalled due to health risks.

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Subject: Recall F-2679-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2679-2015 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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Official source: FDA Recall #F-2679-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2679-2015 to see it in context.
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Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. recalls Blue Bell Ice Cream No Sugar Added Country Vanilla 3 Gallon

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