Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Bark Recall: Listeria Infection Risk

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Recalling firmBlue Bell Creameries, L.P.1101 S Blue Bell Rd · Brenham, TX 77833-4413

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What happened, in plain English

Blue Bell Creameries is recalling peppermint bark ice cream due to Listeria infections in five patients in Kansas. This rare bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of this bacteria.

Who’s affected

People who purchased Blue Bell Peppermint Bark Ice Cream (1/2 Gal) between the dates listed in the recall notice. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Bark in 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) containers. The recall covers all products with lot codes within the expiration date.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Discard Product
Immediately throw away any Blue Bell Peppermint Bark Ice Cream (1/2 Gal) that you have.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria infections in five patients in Kansas. Do not consume it.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint Bark in 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) containers. The recall covers all products with lot codes within the expiration date.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

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Subject: Recall F-2576-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2576-2015 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-2576-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2576-2015 to see it in context.
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