Blue Bell Cream: Recall of Banana Split ice cream 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 Banana Split ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This rare bacteria can lead to serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, newborns, and those with compromised immune systems. The outbreak in Kansas involved five patients treated for Listeria infections.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, particularly those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and young children are at higher risk of infection.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Banana Split Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' with any lot code within the expiry date.
Identify the product by checking the lot code and expiry date on the ice cream container.
The official recall does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat; it has been recalled due to a potential Listeria risk.
Five patients were treated in a single Kansas hospital for Listeria infections.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for consumers; check the product details and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further guidance.
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-2511-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2511-2015 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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