Blue Bell Creameries recalls Cotton Candy Bars due to rare Listeria infections linked to 5 hospital patients in Kansas. Affected lots include 041516A through 043016A.
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 Cotton Candy Bars after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall affects specific lots with expiration dates from 041516A to 043016A.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. Five patients in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of this bacteria.
People who purchased the Cotton Candy Bars with expiration dates from 041516A through 043016A are affected. Those with the recalled lots are at risk of Listeria infection.
Check the expiration date on the bar packaging. The affected lots have expiration codes 041516A through 043016A. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Cotton Candy Bars Natural and Artificial Flavor Added Ice Cream Bars'.
Look for expiration codes on the packaging: 041516A through 043016A.
Blue Bell Cotton Candy Bars Natural and Artificial Flavor Added Ice Cream Bars with expiration codes 041516A through 043016A.
Five patients in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2452-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2452-2015 from Blue Bell. 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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