Blue Bell Ice Cream Rocky Road 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 Creameries is recalling Rocky Road ice cream due to Listeria infections in five Kansas hospital patients. This poses a health risk to consumers who may have eaten the product.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with this bacteria from the ice cream.

Who’s affected

Anyone who consumed the recalled Blue Bell Rocky Road ice cream. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to the Listeria infection.

How to tell if you have this one

The recalled product is Blue Bell Rocky Road ice cream in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) size. Check the lot code and expiry date on the container.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

The recall is due to Listeria infections in five Kansas hospital patients. If you have the product, it's not safe to consume.

How can I get a refund or replacement?

The recall record does not mention refunds or replacements. Contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for assistance.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

People with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women, newborns, and those with chronic illnesses, are at higher risk of serious infection.

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Subject: Recall F-2535-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2535-2015 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-2535-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2535-2015 to see it in context.
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