Blue Bell Creameries recalls 12-packs of Birthday Cake Cups after multiple Listeria infections linked to the product. Consumers should check lot codes and expiry dates for affected items.
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 12-packs of Birthday Cake Cups after five 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 pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. The recall is linked to five patients in Kansas being infected with specific strains of this bacteria.
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled 12-packs of Birthday Cake Cups. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to the Listeria infection.
The recalled items are 12-packs of Birthday Cake Cups with lot codes within the expiry date. Check the product label for the lot code and expiry date to determine if it's affected.
Look for the lot code and expiry date on the 12-packs of Birthday Cake Cups to identify affected items.
Five patients in Kansas were infected with rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes linked to the product.
Check the lot code and expiry date on the 12-packs of Birthday Cake Cups.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
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-2724-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2724-2015 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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