Blue Bell Creameries recalls Sea Salt Caramel ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. 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 Cream: Sea Salt Caramel 1/2 gallon ice cream has been recalled because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals like newborns, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from this product.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Sea Salt Caramel 1/2 gallon ice cream with a lot code within the expiry date is affected. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is Blue Bell Sea Salt Caramel 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) with a lot code within the expiry date.
Immediately stop consuming and discard any Blue Bell Sea Salt Caramel 1/2 gallon ice cream with a lot code within the expiry date.
No, Blue Bell Sea Salt Caramel 1/2 gallon ice cream with a lot code within the expiry date has been recalled due to Listeria infections.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is Blue Bell Sea Salt Caramel 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) with a lot code within the expiry date.
People with weakened immune systems, such as newborns, elderly individuals, and those with chronic health conditions, are at higher risk of serious 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-2581-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2581-2015 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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