Blue Bell Cream: Dutch Chocolate 1/2 Gal ice cream recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. No remedy specified.
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 Dutch Chocolate ice cream in 1/2 gallon containers after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination that could cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The infection was detected in five patients at a Kansas hospital, indicating possible contamination in the ice cream product.
Anyone who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Dutch Chocolate ice cream in 1/2 gallon containers. Infants, elderly, and pregnant individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Dutch Chocolate in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) containers. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiration date.
Identify if your ice cream is Blue Bell Dutch Chocolate in 1/2 gallon containers with lot codes within the expiration date.
The recall record states that five patients were infected with Listeria in a Kansas hospital, but it does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Dutch Chocolate in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) containers with lot codes within the expiration date.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your product is recalled.
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-2554-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2554-2015 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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