Blue Bell Creameries recalls institutional freeze bars due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. Consumers should check lot codes and contact the company 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 several institutional freeze bars after five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare Listeria strains. This poses a health risk to people who consume the product.
The product was linked to Listeria infections in a hospital in Kansas. Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.
Institutional users like schools, hospitals, and food service providers who purchased these freeze bars are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the product names: DZ Blue Raspberry Freeze Bar, DZ Cherry Freeze Bar, or DZ Grape Freeze Bar. These were sold with lot codes within their expiration dates.
Look for the lot code on the product packaging to confirm if it's part of the recall.
The recall is due to a potential Listeria infection risk in a hospital. Products not in the recall lot codes are safe.
Check the product lot code on the packaging to see if it's listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Blue Bell Creameries directly 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-2718-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2718-2015 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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