Blue Bell Creameries recalls Great Divide Bar chocolate desserts due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five Kansas patients. Affected lots include specific expiration dates and SKUs.
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 Great Divide Bar chocolate desserts after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential risk of serious infection from contaminated products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in Kansas were infected with specific strains of this bacteria, indicating a potential contamination risk in the recalled products.
People who purchased the Great Divide Bar chocolate dessert with the listed expiration dates and SKUs are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe infection.
Check for the product name 'Great Divide Bar Chocolate' with the expiration dates listed (e.g., 052116A) and SKU #108. The product comes in 2.75 fl oz (81 mL) containers.
Look for the expiration dates and SKU #108 on the product label to confirm if it's affected.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes, indicating a potential contamination risk in the recalled products.
The Great Divide Bar Chocolate dessert with expiration dates including 052116A, 062816A, 063016A, 082916A, 100616A, 110416A, 110516A, 112416A, 011217A, 011317A and SKU #108.
Check the product label for the expiration dates listed and SKU #108. The product is a 2.75 fl oz (81 mL) container.
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Subject: Recall F-2446-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2446-2015 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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