Blue Bell Cream: Red Velvet Cake 1/2 Gal ice cream recalled due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. No remedy stated.
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 a specific flavor of ice cream after multiple hospital patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This is a food safety issue requiring attention.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. The infection was linked to five patients in a Kansas hospital, indicating a potential outbreak risk.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, particularly those who bought it in the U.S. and ate it after the expiration date. Infants, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Red Velvet Cake Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' and lot codes within the expiration date. The recall covers all units sold with these details.
Identify the product name and lot codes to confirm if it's recalled.
The recall record does not state that the ice cream is safe to eat; it was linked to infections in hospital patients.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Red Velvet Cake Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' and lot codes within the expiration date.
The recall record does not specify a remedy; you should check the product details to confirm if it's 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-2578-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2578-2015 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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