Blue Bell Cream: Orange Swirl 1/2 Gal ice cream recalled due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. No remedy stated in official notice.
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 Orange Swirl 1/2 gallon ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains from this product.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Ice Cream Orange Swirl 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) from any retailer. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Orange Swirl 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) with any lot code within the expiry date. The product was sold at various retailers nationwide.
Immediately discard any recalled Blue Bell Ice Cream Orange Swirl 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) products.
No, the product has been linked to Listeria infections in hospital patients. Do not consume.
Look for Blue Bell Ice Cream Orange Swirl 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) with any lot code within the expiry date. The product was sold at various retailers nationwide.
Immediately discard it. The recall does not provide a remedy for consumers.
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-2573-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2573-2015 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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