Blue Bell Cream: Recall of Milk Cookies 'n Cream ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Learn about affected products and safety steps.
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 its Milk Cookies 'n Cream ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
The ice cream was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with this bacteria, indicating a significant health risk.
People who bought Blue Bell Milk Cookies 'n Cream ice cream (1/2 gal) with lot codes within expiry dates are affected. Those with compromised immune systems or pregnant individuals are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Milk Cookies 'n Cream Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' from Blue Bell Creameries. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiry date.
Immediately stop consuming or using the recalled Blue Bell Milk Cookies 'n Cream ice cream.
No, the product has been linked to Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. Do not consume it.
Check for the product name 'Milk Cookies 'n Cream Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' from Blue Bell Creameries with lot codes within expiry dates.
Immediately stop using it and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
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-2572-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2572-2015 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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