Blue Bell Creameries recalls bulk scoops due to Listeria infections in five Kansas patients. Learn about affected products and safety steps.
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 bulk scoops because they were linked to Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This is a serious health risk that requires immediate attention.
Listeria bacteria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from these scoops.
People who bought Blue Bell bulk scoops with lot numbers listed in the product information sheet are affected. Those with the highest risk are individuals who consumed the scoops and have symptoms of infection.
Check for Blue Bell Scoops (4 fl. oz.) with lot numbers including 110616A, 122316A, 122416A, 012117A, 012217A, 030417A, or 030517A. The product comes in bulk packaging without individual labels.
Discard any Blue Bell bulk scoops with lot numbers listed in the product information sheet.
Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes from Blue Bell bulk scoops.
Lot numbers 110616A, 122316A, 122416A, 012117A, 012217A, 030417A, and 030517A.
Look for Blue Bell Scoops (4 fl. oz.) with the listed lot numbers on the product information sheet.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2449-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2449-2015 from Blue Bell. 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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