Blue Bell Cream: Pistachio Almond ice cream recalled due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Check lot numbers for affected products.
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 pistachio almond ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate action to avoid illness.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. The outbreak in Kansas involved five patients treated for Listeria infections, indicating the product was contaminated.
People who consumed Blue Bell Ice Cream Pistachio Almond products with a 1/2 gallon size and expiration date. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infection.
Check for Blue Bell Ice Cream Pistachio Almond products labeled as '1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' with any expiration date. The product was sold nationwide with the specific flavor and size.
Immediately discard any Blue Bell Ice Cream Pistachio Almond products with a 1/2 gallon size and expiration date.
No, Blue Bell Creameries has recalled this product due to Listeria infections in patients. Do not consume it.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria infections.
Discard the product immediately and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
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-2470-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2470-2015 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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