Blue Bell Creameries recalls Rum Raisin ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Consumers should check lot codes and contact the company 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 Rum Raisin ice cream products after multiple hospital infections linked to Listeria. This poses a health risk to consumers who may have eaten the product.
Listeria bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. The infections were reported in a single Kansas hospital, indicating a potential outbreak.
People who consumed Blue Bell Rum Raisin ice cream with lot codes within the expiry date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) Rum Raisin flavor. All lot codes within the expiry date are included in this recall.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it's part of the recall.
The recall is due to Listeria infections reported in a Kansas hospital. If you have the product, you should check the lot code and contact Blue Bell Creameries for instructions.
The recall record does not specify a refund or replacement process. Contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for details.
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals are at higher risk of serious infection.
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-2580-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2580-2015 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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