Blue Bell Cream: Recall of 1/2 gal Ultimate Neopolitan ice cream due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients.
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 a specific ice cream product after multiple hospital patients in Kansas were infected with rare Listeria strains. This recall is due to potential contamination in the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. The infection was detected in five hospital patients in Kansas, indicating possible contamination in the product.
People who purchased or consumed the recalled Blue Bell Ice Cream Ultimate Neopolitan (1/2 gal) between the production dates. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Ultimate Neopolitan' and the size '1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'. The recall covers all lot codes within the expiry date.
Identify the product name and size to confirm if it matches the recalled item.
The official recall does not state whether the product is safe to eat; it is being recalled due to potential contamination.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for Listeria infections.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with 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-2589-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2589-2015 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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