Blue Bell Cream: 3-gallon Banana Split 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 its Banana Split 3-gallon ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious food safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains linked to this product.
Anyone who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Banana Split 3-gallon ice cream. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Banana Split 3 Gallon' and lot codes within the expiration date. The recall covers all products sold with these details.
Immediately discard any Blue Bell Banana Split 3-gallon ice cream you have.
No, the product has been linked to Listeria infections in hospital patients and should not be consumed.
Five patients were treated in a single Kansas hospital for Listeria infections linked to this product.
Discard it immediately 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-2602-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2602-2015 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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