Blue Bell Cream: Recall of 3-gallon ice cream shake base due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. No remedy specified.
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 3-gallon ice cream shake base after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This product may pose a health risk if consumed.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals. The infection was detected in five patients at a Kansas hospital, indicating potential contamination in the product.
People who purchased or consumed the recalled ice cream shake base. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to the infection type.
The product is a 3-gallon ice cream shake base from Blue Bell Creameries. Check the lot code and expiry date on the container, as all lots within expiry are affected.
Identify the lot code and expiry date on the 3-gallon ice cream shake base container.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy.
The product is a 3-gallon ice cream shake base from Blue Bell Creameries with any lot code within expiry.
People with weakened immune systems, such as newborns, elderly individuals, or those with chronic health conditions.
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-2682-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2682-2015 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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