Blue Bell Creameries recalls almond bars made with milk chocolate and almonds due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Affected lots include specific expiration dates.
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 almond bars that contain milk chocolate and almonds because they were linked to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This recall affects consumers who bought these bars between specific dates and lots.
The recalled bars were linked to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five patients treated at a Kansas hospital. Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.
Consumers who purchased Blue Bell Almond Bars with milk chocolate and almonds between the listed expiration dates are affected. Those who ate the recalled bars and developed symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Almond Bar Homestyle Brand Vanilla' with milk chocolate and almonds. The affected lots include expiration dates 020616A, 080716A, 112616A, 121516A, 121616A, and 121816A.
Look for the product name 'Blue Bell Almond Bar Homestyle Brand Vanilla' with milk chocolate and almonds and the listed expiration dates.
The recall is due to a link with Listeria infections in a hospital, but the product is safe if not consumed from the affected lots.
Five patients were treated in a Kansas hospital for Listeria infections linked to this product.
Check the product details and expiration dates; if it matches the recalled lots, stop using it and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2451-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2451-2015 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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