Blue Bell Cream: Natural Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital 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 Natural Vanilla Bean Ice Cream due to Listeria infections in a Kansas hospital. This rare bacteria can cause serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause severe infections. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four rare strains, indicating the product may have been contaminated during production.
People who consumed the recalled ice cream, particularly those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals, are at higher risk of infection.
Check for the product name 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Natural Vanilla Bean Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)' with lot codes within the expiry date.
Look for the product name and lot codes within the expiry date on the packaging.
The recall does not specify if the ice cream is safe to eat; it was recalled due to Listeria infections in a hospital.
Five patients in a single Kansas hospital were infected with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for consumers; check product details and contact Blue Bell Creameries for further guidance.
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-2530-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2530-2015 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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