Blue Bell Creameries recalls Butter Crunch ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Consumers should check product dates 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 Butter Crunch ice cream products after several 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 severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. The outbreak in Kansas involved five patients treated in a single hospital, indicating possible contamination in the ice cream production.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Butter Crunch ice cream within the recall dates. Infants, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk due to L: monocytogenes infection risks.
Check for Blue Bell Butter Crunch ice cream in one-pint (473 mL) or half-pint sizes. All recalled products have expired dates within the recall period.
Review the expiration date on the ice cream container to confirm if it falls within the recall period.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination. If the product is expired or not within the recall dates, it may be safe, but consumers should check the official recall details.
Contact Blue Bell Creameries directly or visit their official recall page for updated information.
Yes, children, especially those with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk of infection from Listeria.
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-2459-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2459-2015 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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