Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberry Recall: Listeria Infection Risk

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Recalling firmBlue Bell Creameries, L.P.1101 S Blue Bell Rd · Brenham, TX 77833-4413

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What happened, in plain English

Blue Bell Creameries is recalling strawberry ice cream due to rare Listeria strains that infected five patients in a Kansas hospital. This recall is for safety because the bacteria can cause serious illness.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like newborns, elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of this bacteria.

Who’s affected

People who bought Blue Bell Strawberry Ice Cream (1/2 gal) before the expiry date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberry Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'. All lot codes within the expiry date are affected.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

The recall is for safety due to rare Listeria strains linked to hospital infections. If you have the product, it's not safe to consume.

How many people were infected?

Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for infections caused by rare Listeria strains.

What should I do if I have the product?

Check the product label to confirm if it's affected. If it is, do not consume it.

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Subject: Recall F-2585-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2585-2015 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-2585-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2585-2015 to see it in context.
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Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. recalls Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberry Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)

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