Blue Bell Creameries recalls Rainbow Freeze Bars and Mini Rainbows due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Consumers should check product lot codes and contact Blue Bell for details.
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 several rainbow-colored frozen snack bars and packs because they were linked to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires consumers to stop using the products if they have them.
Listeria bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains from these products.
Anyone who owns or bought these frozen snack bars from Blue Bell Creameries. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.
Check for product names like 'Rainbow Freeze Bar', 'Rainbow Pop Up', or '24 Pak Mini Rainbows' with lot codes within the expiration date. The products were sold by Blue Bell Creameries.
Immediately discard any recalled products to avoid potential Listeria infection.
The recall includes all lot codes within the expiration date. Check the product label for the lot code.
Five patients were treated in a Kansas hospital for Listeria infections linked to these products.
The recall does not mention replacements or refunds; consumers should discard the products.
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-2705-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2705-2015 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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