Blue Bell Creameries recalls Sherbert Rainbow, Orange, and Lime 3-oz institutional cups due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. Affected food service providers should check lot numbers.
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 three types of Sherbert cups used in food service because they were linked to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This recall affects institutions and food service providers that may have used these cups.
The cups were linked to Listeria infections in a hospital in Kansas. Listeria is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns and those with weakened immune systems.
Food service providers and institutions that used Blue Bell Sherbert cups in their operations. Those handling the cups for food service are most at risk due to potential contamination.
Check for Blue Bell Sherbert Rainbow, Orange, or Lime 3-ounce cups with a tab lid designed for institutional food service. These cups were sold with expiration dates.
Look for the expiration date on the cup's label to confirm if it's within the recall range.
The recall is due to a link with Listeria infections in a hospital, but the cups themselves are not inherently unsafe. Affected food service providers should follow the recall steps.
Check for Blue Bell Sherbert Rainbow, Orange, or Lime 3-ounce cups with a tab lid designed for institutional food service.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Blue Bell Creameries directly for guidance on handling the cups.
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-2468-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2468-2015 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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