Blue Bell Cream: Kentucky Delight 3 Gallon ice cream recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. Check lot codes for affected products.
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 Kentucky Delight 3 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 monocytogenes bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of this bacteria from the ice cream.
People who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Kentucky Delight 3 Gallon ice cream with lot codes within expiry dates are affected. Those who ate the product and experienced symptoms should seek medical care immediately.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 3-gallon Kentucky Delight ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries, sold with lot codes within expiry dates.
Immediately stop consuming or using the recalled Blue Bell Kentucky Delight 3 Gallon ice cream if it has a lot code within expiry dates.
No, the recalled ice cream has been linked to Listeria infections in patients. Do not consume it.
Check the lot code on the container. The recalled product is Blue Bell Kentucky Delight 3 Gallon with lot codes within expiry dates.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious Listeria infections.
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-2684-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2684-2015 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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