Blue Bell Creameries recalls Rum Raisin 3 Gallon ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Consumers should check lot codes and contact Blue Bell 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 its Rum Raisin 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 check their product and take action.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with this bacteria, indicating a significant health risk.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Ice Cream Rum Raisin 3 Gallon within its expiry date. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to the Listeria infection.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 3-gallon Rum Raisin flavor from Blue Bell Creameries, sold within its expiry date.
Immediately stop consuming or using the recalled Blue Bell Ice Cream Rum Raisin 3 Gallon product.
No, the product has been linked to Listeria infections in patients, so it should not be consumed.
Check the lot code on the container; the product is a 3-gallon Rum Raisin flavor from Blue Bell Creameries sold within its expiry date.
People with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women, newborns, and those with chronic health conditions.
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-2658-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2658-2015 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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