Blue Bell Cream: Cherry Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream recalled 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 Cherry Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential risk of serious illness from consuming the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. The infection was detected in five patients treated at a single Kansas hospital, indicating a possible contamination in the ice cream batch.
People who consumed Blue Bell Cherry Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream in Kansas hospitals or who may have been exposed to the product. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the Cherry Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream with lot codes within the expiration date. The product is manufactured by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Identify the lot code and expiration date on the ice cream container to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to a potential risk of Listeria infection in patients treated at a Kansas hospital. If you have the product, it's recommended to avoid consumption until you can confirm it's not affected.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for infections caused by rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Check the lot code and expiration date on the ice cream container. If it's within the affected range, contact Blue Bell Creameries for guidance.
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-2612-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2612-2015 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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