Blue Bell Creameries recalls Mint Cookies 'n Cream One Pint due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Learn about affected products and safety steps.
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 Mint Cookies 'n Cream One Pint products after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential risk of serious illness from contaminated products.
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. The infection was detected in five patients treated at a single Kansas hospital, indicating possible contamination in the product.
People who consumed Blue Bell Mint Cookies 'n Cream One Pint products in Kansas hospitals or who have been infected with the rare Listeria strains. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for Blue Bell Mint Cookies 'n Cream One Pint (473 mL) products with any lot code within the expiry date. The recall covers all products sold with these specifications.
Identify the product by brand, size, and lot code to confirm if it is affected.
Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes, indicating potential contamination in the product.
The recalled product is Blue Bell Mint Cookies 'n Cream One Pint (473 mL) with any lot code within the expiry date.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2492-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2492-2015 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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