Blue Bell Creameries recalls Homemade Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five Kansas 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 Homemade Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination that could cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable individuals. Five patients in Kansas were infected with specific strains linked to this ice cream, indicating possible contamination.
People who purchased Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla 3 Gallon ice cream within its expiration date are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe complications.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 3-gallon Homemade Vanilla ice cream sold by Blue Bell Creameries within its expiration date.
Identify the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it is recalled.
The recall record does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat; it indicates a potential risk based on infections in five patients.
Contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for details about the recall and product lot codes.
People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria 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-2631-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2631-2015 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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