Blue Bell Creameries recalls 1/2 gal Creole Cream Cheese 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 its Creole Cream Cheese (1/2 gal) after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This product poses a health risk due to potential contamination.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with specific strains of this bacteria, indicating possible contamination in the product.
People who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Creole Cream Cheese (1/2 gal) between the product's manufacture and expiry date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals may be at higher risk.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Creole Cream Cheese in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) containers with lot codes within the product's expiry date. The product is sold in the United States.
Look for the product name and lot code on the container to confirm if it's affected.
The recall does not specify if the product is safe to eat. The hazard involves potential Listeria infection in patients, but the product is not confirmed unsafe.
Check the product name and lot code on the container to see if it matches the recalled Blue Bell Ice Cream Creole Cream Cheese (1/2 gal) with lot codes within expiry.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if the product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2552-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2552-2015 from Blue Bell. 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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