Blue Bell Creameries recalls Buttered Pecan 3 Gallon ice cream after hospital infections linked to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check lot codes and contact Blue Bell for details.
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 Buttered Pecan 3 Gallon ice cream due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This poses a health risk as the bacteria can cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four strains linked to this product. The bacteria can lead to serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, especially those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals, are at higher risk of infection.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 3-gallon Buttered Pecan ice cream sold by Blue Bell Creameries with all lot codes within expiry.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it is recalled.
The recall record does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat. Consumers should check the lot code and contact Blue Bell Creameries for details.
Contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for more information about the recall.
People with weakened immune systems and pregnant individuals are at higher risk of infection from Listeria.
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-2609-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2609-2015 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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