Blue Bell Creameries recalls 3-gallon Malt Shoppe ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Learn about affected lots 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 all 3-gallon Malt Shoppe ice cream products that were sold with lot codes within their expiration dates. This recall follows reports of Listeria infections in patients treated at a Kansas hospital.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four rare strains of this bacteria.
People who consumed Blue Bell Ice Cream Malt Shoppe 3 Gallon products with lot codes within their expiration dates are at risk. Those who have symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product was sold with lot codes within their expiration dates. This recall applies to all 3-gallon M:alt Shoppe ice cream products.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to determine if it is affected.
The recall applies to all 3-gallon Malt Shoppe ice cream products with lot codes within their expiration dates. If you have these products, you should check the lot code and follow the recall instructions.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for infections caused by one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
If you have symptoms of Listeria infection, such as fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
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-2638-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2638-2015 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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