Blue Bell Creameries recalls 24-Pak Bullets and Sugar Free Bullets after rare Listeria strains infected five patients in Kansas. Consumers should check lot codes and expiry dates.
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 24-Pak Bullets and 24-Pak Sugar Free Bullets after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential risk of serious illness from contaminated products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in Kansas were infected with four different strains of this bacteria, indicating a potential contamination issue in the production process.
Anyone who purchased 24-Pak Bullets or Sugar Free Bullets from Blue Bell Creameries. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe infection.
Check the product for the brand name 'Blue Bell Creameries' and the packaging type: 24-Pak Bullets or 24-Pak Sugar Free Bullets. All products with lot codes within the expiry date are included in this recall.
Look for the product name and lot code on the packaging to confirm if it is part of the recall.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes, indicating a potential contamination issue.
Check for 24-Pak Bullets or 24-Pak Sugar Free Bullets with lot codes within the expiry date.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
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-2722-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2722-2015 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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