Blue Bell Cream: 3-gallon Creole Cream Cheese 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 3-gallon Creole Cream Cheese ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. In this case, five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with a rare strain of Listeria monocytogenes.
People who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Creole Cream Cheese 3-gallon ice cream within the recall timeframe are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.
Check for the 3-gallon Creole Cream Cheese ice cream product. The recall includes all lot codes within the expiration date.
Immediately stop consuming or using any Blue Bell Creole Cream Cheese 3-gallon ice cream products.
No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria infections in patients. Do not consume it.
Check for the 3-gallon Creole Cream Cheese ice cream product. The recall includes all lot codes within the expiration date.
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, newborns, and those with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for severe infections.
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-2683-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2683-2015 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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