Blue Bell Cream: Recall of Magic Cookie Bar 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 Magic Cookie Bar ice cream due to Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This rare bacterial contamination poses a health risk to consumers.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four strains of this bacterium, indicating a potential contamination risk in the product.
Anyone who purchased the Magic Cookie Bar ice cream in the U.S. between the product's manufacture and expiry date. Children and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to weakened immune systems.
The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Magic Cookie Bar Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'. Check the lot code and expiry date on the container to confirm if it's affected.
Review the lot code and expiry date on the ice cream container to determine if it's part of the recall.
The recall is due to a potential Listeria contamination risk identified in five patients at a Kansas hospital. If you have the product, you should check the lot code and expiry date before consuming.
The recall record does not specify any remedy for refunds or replacements.
Children and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to weakened immune systems from Listeria infections.
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-2524-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2524-2015 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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