Blue Bell Ice Cream Party Cake 3 Gallon Recall: Listeria Infection Risk

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Recalling firmBlue Bell Creameries, L.P.1101 S Blue Bell Rd · Brenham, TX 77833-4413

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What happened, in plain English

Blue Bell Cream: Party Cake 3-gallon ice cream is recalled because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and the elderly. Five patients in Kansas were infected with this bacteria after consuming the ice cream, indicating a real health risk.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Party Cake 3-gallon ice cream within its expiration date. Children and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Blue Bell Party Cake 3-gallon ice cream with any lot code within its expiration date. The product is sold in 3-gallon containers.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop consuming or using the recalled Blue Bell Party Cake 3-gallon ice cream if you have it.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the product is recalled due to Listeria infections in five patients in Kansas. Do not consume it.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check for Blue Bell Party Cake 3-gallon ice cream with any lot code within its expiration date.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are at higher risk of severe illness from Listeria.

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Subject: Recall F-2647-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2647-2015 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-2647-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2647-2015 to see it in context.
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Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. recalls Blue Bell Ice Cream Party Cake 3 Gallon

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