Blue Bell Cream: Birthday Cake 3 Gallon ice cream recalled due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Check lot codes within expiry dates.
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 its Birthday Cake 3 Gallon ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five hospital patients in Kansas. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with this bacteria from the ice cream, indicating a significant health risk.
People who purchased or consumed the Blue Bell Birthday Cake 3 Gallon ice cream within the recall timeframe are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to the Listeria infection.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product was sold with all lot codes within the expiry date.
Immediately stop consuming or using the Blue Bell Birthday Cake 3 Gallon ice cream if it has a lot code within the expiry date.
No, the ice cream has been recalled due to Listeria infections in hospital patients. Do not consume it.
Check the lot code on the container. The product was sold with all lot codes within the expiry date.
People with weakened immune systems, such as newborns, elderly individuals, or those with chronic health conditions, are at higher risk of serious infection.
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-2603-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2603-2015 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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