Blue Bell recalls Southern Hospitality ice cream due to Listeria infections in Kansas. Consumers should check lot codes and contact Blue Bell for details.
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 Southern Hospitality ice cream because it caused 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 populations. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with rare strains of L. monocytogenes from this ice cream product.
All consumers who purchased Blue Bell Southern Hospitality ice cream within the recall timeframe are affected. Those with compromised immune systems or pregnant individuals are at higher risk.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Southern Hospitality Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'.
Immediately stop consuming the recalled ice cream and discard it.
No, the recalled ice cream has been linked to Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. Do not consume it.
Check the lot code on the container. The product is labeled as 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Southern Hospitality Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'.
Discard the ice cream immediately and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2537-2015 — Blue Bell Blue Bell Hello, I own a Blue Bell that is covered by recall F-2537-2015 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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