Blue Bell Cream: Recall of 1/2 gal chocolate chip ice cream due to rare Listeria strains linked to hospital infections. Consumers should check lot codes.
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 some chocolate chip ice cream products after five patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to a potential health risk from contaminated products.
The recall is linked to five patients in Kansas who were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
People who purchased Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) products with lot codes within expiry dates are affected. Those who consumed the product are at risk of infection.
Check the lot code on the product label. The product is Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) with lot codes within expiry dates.
Look for the lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it is part of the recall.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from this product.
The product is Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) with lot codes within expiry dates.
Check the lot code on the product label to confirm if it is part of the recall.
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-2546-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2546-2015 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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