Blue Bell recalls Kentucky Delight ice cream due to Listeria infections in five patients. Consumers should check lot codes and contact Blue Bell for details.
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 Kentucky Delight ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires consumers to check their products and take action.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of L: monocytogenes from this product, indicating a potential health risk.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Kentucky Delight ice cream in the U.S. between the product's manufacture date and expiry date. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Kentucky Delight Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'. All lot codes within the expiry date are affected.
Discard any Blue Bell Kentucky Delight ice cream with lot codes within the expiry date.
No, Blue Bell is recalling this product due to Listeria infections in five patients. Do not consume it.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Kentucky Delight Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' and all lot codes within the expiry date are affected.
People with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses, are at higher risk of serious infection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2561-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2561-2015 from Blue Bell. 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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