Blue Bell Cream: Lemon 3 Gallon ice cream recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. All lots within expiry date affected.
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 Lemon 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 individuals like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of this bacteria from the ice cream.
Anyone who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Lemon 3 Gallon ice cream within its expiry date. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.
Check for Blue Bell Creameries Lemon 3 Gallon ice cream with any lot code within the expiry date. The product is sold in 3-gallon containers.
Immediately stop consuming or using Blue Bell Lemon 3 Gallon ice cream if it was purchased within its expiry date.
No, Blue Bell Creameries is recalling Lemon 3 Gallon ice cream due to Listeria infections in patients. Do not consume it.
Check for Blue Bell Creameries Lemon 3 Gallon ice cream with any lot code within the expiry date.
Stop using it now and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
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-2636-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2636-2015 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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