Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recall: Listeria Infection Risk

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Recalling firmBlue Bell Creameries, L.P.1101 S Blue Bell Rd · Brenham, TX 77833-4413

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What happened, in plain English

Blue Bell Creameries is recalling a specific type of ice cream because it caused infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.

Why it’s dangerous

The ice cream was linked to Listeria monocytogenes infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. Listeria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

Who’s affected

People who bought the recalled ice cream product are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of infection.

How to tell if you have this one

The recalled product is Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) size. Check the lot code and expiry date on the container.

Brand
Blue Bell Creameries
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop using the recalled ice cream product as it poses a health risk.

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Questions people ask

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough in 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) size with any lot code within expiry.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns are at higher risk of infection.

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Subject: Recall F-2547-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries

Hello,

I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2547-2015 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-2547-2015 (March 13, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2547-2015 to see it in context.
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