Blue Bell Cream: French Vanilla 3 Gallon 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 French Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination in the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with specific strains of this bacteria.
People who consumed Blue Bell French Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream in Kansas hospitals. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream French Vanilla 3 Gallon with any lot code within the expiration date. The product is sold in 3-gallon containers.
Identify the lot code and expiration date on the ice cream container.
The recall record does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat. It was recalled due to potential Listeria infections in hospital patients.
Five patients in a single Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains.
The recall record does not provide specific action steps for consumers. Check the product details and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further guidance.
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-2626-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2626-2015 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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