Blue Bell Creameries recalls lowfat vanilla ice cream due to rare Listeria infections in Kansas. Consumers should check lot codes and contact 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 lowfat vanilla ice cream after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination in the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. Five patients in Kansas were infected with specific strains of this bacteria.
People who purchased Blue Bell No Sugar Added Lowfat Ice Cream Country Vanilla HALF GALL: 1.89L. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a half-gallon (1.89L) of Blue Bell No Sugar Added Lowfat Ice Cream Country Vanilla. All lot codes within expiry date are affected.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it's part of the recall.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination. If you have the product, check the lot code and contact Blue Bell Creameries for instructions.
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns are at higher risk of infection.
Contact Blue Bell Creameries directly or visit their official recall page for more details.
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-2591-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2591-2015 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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