Blue Bell Creameries recalls Mexican Praline ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Affected products have specific lot codes and expiry dates.
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 Mexican Praline ice cream because it caused Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious food safety issue that requires consumers to check their products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with a strain of this bacteria from the recalled ice cream.
Consumers who purchased Blue Bell Mexican Praline ice cream with specific lot codes and expiry dates are affected. Those who consumed the product and experienced symptoms should seek medical attention.
Check the lot code and expiry date on the ice cream container. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Mexican Praline Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'.
Discard any Blue Bell Mexican Praline ice cream with lot codes within the expiry date as it poses a risk of serious infection.
No, the recalled ice cream has been linked to Listeria infections in Kansas hospital patients. Do not consume it.
Check the lot code and expiry date on the container. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Mexican Praline Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'.
Pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals are most at risk of serious complications from Listeria infections.
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-2568-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2568-2015 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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