Blue Bell Creameries recalls several Krunch Bar products due to rare Listeria infections linked to five patients in Kansas. Consumers should check product 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 multiple Krunch Bar products after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination in the manufacturing process.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. The infection was linked to five patients in Kansas who were treated in a single hospital.
Anyone who purchased or consumed the recalled Krunch Bars from the listed product lines. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause serious infections.
Check for the product names: DZ Krunch Bar, DZ Mini Krunch Bar, 12-Pak Butter Crunch Bars, or 12-Pak Krunch Bars. All products with lot codes within their expiration dates are affected.
Look for the product names and lot codes on the packaging to confirm if the item is recalled.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes, which is linked to the recalled products.
Check for the product names: DZ Krunch Bar, DZ Mini Krunch Bar, 12-Pak Butter Crunch Bars, or 12-Pak Krunch Bars. All products with lot codes within their expiration dates are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2701-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2701-2015 from Blue Bell. 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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