Blue Bell Cream: Recall of Magic Cookie Bar 3 Gallon ice cream due to Listeria monocytogenes 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 Magic Cookie Bar 3 Gallon ice cream because it was linked to Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This recall is due to a rare strain of Listeria monocytogenes that can cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, particularly in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. The infection was detected in five patients treated at a single Kansas hospital, indicating a potential outbreak linked to the ice cream.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, especially those with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk of infection. The recall affects consumers who bought the product in the United States.
The recalled product is Blue Bell Ice Cream Magic Cookie Bar 3 Gallon with any lot code within the expiration date. Check the label for the product name and lot code to determine if it's affected.
Look for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Magic Cookie Bar 3 Gallon' and any lot code within the expiration date.
The recall does not indicate that the ice cream is safe to eat. It has been linked to Listeria infections in patients.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria infections.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the lot code and expiration date to determine if it's affected.
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-2637-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2637-2015 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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