Blue Bell Cream: Peppermint ice cream 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 peppermint ice cream due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This rare bacteria can cause serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and newborns.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections. In this case, five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four rare strains. This type of infection is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, especially pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. The recall targets specific lot codes of the peppermint ice cream.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' with lot codes within expiry dates. The recall covers all affected lots as described in the manufacturer's notice.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it's affected.
The recall does not state that the ice cream is safe to eat. It has been recalled due to a potential Listeria infection risk.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria infections.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container to see if it falls within the recalled products as described in the manufacturer's notice.
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-2575-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2575-2015 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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