Blue Bell Creameries recalls certain ice cream products due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five patients. 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 some ice cream products after five patients were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination in the products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in Kansas were infected with specific strains found in the recalled products.
People who purchased Blue Bell Red, White, or Blue Bell One Pint ice cream within the expiry date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is Blue Bell Red, White, or Blue Bell One Pint (473 mL) with any lot code within the expiry date.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to determine if it is part of the recall.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes found in the recalled products.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is Blue Bell Red, White, or Blue Bell One Pint (473 mL) with any lot code within the expiry date.
Check the lot code to see if it is recalled. If it is, 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-2498-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2498-2015 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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