Blue Bell Creameries recalls certain cookies and cream snacks due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five Kansas patients. Consumers should check product details and follow official guidance.
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 specific cookies and cream snacks after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential contamination risk in the products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. The infection was detected in five patients in Kansas, indicating a potential contamination issue in the recalled products.
Anyone who purchased or consumed the recalled cookies and cream snacks. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to the infection type.
Check for products labeled 'DZ Cookies 'n Cream Sandwich - Single Serve Snack; DZ Country Cone, Cookies 'n Cream - Single Serve Snack; 3 oz.' or similar institutional snack items. All lot codes within expiry dates are included in the recall.
Look for the product names and lot codes listed in the recall notice to confirm if your item is affected.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes, indicating a potential contamination risk in the recalled products.
Check for products labeled 'DZ Cookies 'n Cream Sandwich - Single Serve Snack; DZ Country Cone, Cookies 'n Cream - Single Serve Snack; 3 oz.' or similar institutional snack items.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the official Blue Bell Creameries website 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-2698-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2698-2015 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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