Blue Bell Cream: Hot Fudge Brownie 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) recalled 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 its Hot Fudge Brownie ice cream (1/2 gallon) after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination that could cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. In this case, five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with specific strains of this bacteria.
People who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Ice Cream Hot Fudge Brownie (1/2 gal) between the product's manufacture and expiry date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe infection.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Hot Fudge Brownie (1/2 gallon) with lot codes within the product's expiry date. The product is sold in 2-quart containers.
Identify the lot code and expiry date on the container to confirm if it's affected.
The recall record does not specify if the product is safe to eat; it states that five patients were infected with Listeria strains, indicating a potential risk.
Check the lot code and expiry date on the container. The product is sold in 2-quart containers with lot codes within the expiry date.
People with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women, newborns, and those with chronic health conditions, are at higher risk of severe infection.
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-2560-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2560-2015 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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