Blue Bell Cream: Milk Chocolate Chip 1/2 Gal 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 its Milk Chocolate Chip ice cream due to Listeria infections in five Kansas hospital patients. This is a serious food safety issue that could lead to illness.
Listeria bacteria 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 rare Listeria strains from this product.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, particularly those who ate it in Kansas hospitals. The risk is highest for individuals with weakened immune systems.
The product is Blue Bell Ice Cream Milk Chocolate Chip 1/2 Gal (2 QTS). Check for lot codes within the expiry date as the recall covers all such products.
Identify the product by brand, size, and lot code to confirm if it's recalled.
The official notice does not state whether the product is safe to eat; it has been recalled due to Listeria infections.
Check the product label for the lot code and expiry date; the recall covers all Blue Bell Milk Chocolate Chip 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) products.
The official notice does not specify a remedy; 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-2571-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2571-2015 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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