Blue Bell Cream: Butter Crunch ice cream recalled due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. No remedy stated in official notice.
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 because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and the elderly. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from this product.
Anyone who purchased Blue Bell Butter Crunch ice cream within the recall period. Children and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe illness.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Butter Crunch Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' and lot codes within the expiry date. The recall covers all units produced within the expiry period.
Immediately discard any Blue Bell Butter Crunch ice cream that was purchased within the recall period.
No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria infections in patients. Do not consume it.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria infections from this product.
Discard it immediately 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-2515-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2515-2015 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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