Blue Bell Creameries recalls Spiced Pumpkin Pecan ice cream due to rare Listeria infections linked to the product. 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 Spiced Pumpkin Pecan 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 bacterium that can cause severe infections. In this case, five patients in Kansas were infected with specific strains linked to the ice cream, indicating possible contamination during production.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, especially those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals, are at higher risk of infection.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) Spiced Pumpkin Pecan flavor. All units sold within the expiry date are affected.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it's part of the recall.
The recall is due to a potential Listeria infection risk. If you have the product, check the lot code and contact Blue Bell Creameries for instructions.
Five patients in Kansas were treated for Listeria infections linked to this ice cream.
Check the lot code on the container 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-2583-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2583-2015 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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