Blue Bell Creameries recalls DZ Strawberry Banana and Shortcake Bars after hospital infections linked to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check lot codes and contact the company for details.
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 certain institutional snack bars due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This poses a risk of serious illness from eating the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four strains linked to these products.
Institutional users like schools, hospitals, and food service providers who purchased the DZ Strawberry Banana Bar or DZ Strawberry Shortcake Bar. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the DZ label on the packaging. The recalled items include Strawberry Banana Bar, Strawberry Shortcake Bar, and Strawberry Fruit Bar products sold in institutional packs. All lot codes within expiry dates are affected.
Immediately stop using and discard any recalled DZ Strawberry Banana Bar or DZ Strawberry Shortcake Bar products.
The recall includes all lot codes within expiry dates for the DZ products. Specific lot numbers are not listed in the recall notice.
Look for the DZ label on the packaging. The recalled items include Strawberry Banana Bar, Strawberry Shortcake Bar, and Strawberry Fruit Bar products sold in institutional packs.
Yes, five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with Listeria monocytogenes strains linked to these products, indicating a risk of serious illness.
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-2692-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2692-2015 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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