Blue Bell Cream: Recall of strawberries and vanilla ice cream due to rare Listeria strains linked to hospital infections.
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 ice cream product due to Listeria infections in five patients. This rare bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in high-risk groups. Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of this bacteria from the product.
People who purchased the recalled ice cream product, particularly those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals, are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberries & Homemade Vanilla' and the 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) size. All lot codes within expiry date are affected.
Identify the product name and size to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The official recall does not specify if the product is safe to eat; it is being recalled due to potential Listeria infections.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for infections linked to this product.
The recall does not provide specific action steps; check product details to confirm if it is affected.
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-2584-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2584-2015 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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