Blue Bell Cream: Recall of Amaretto Cherry 3-gallon ice cream due to Listeria monocytogenes infections in Kansas hospital patients. Check lot codes for affected products.
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 its Amaretto Cherry 3-gallon 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 monocytogenes is a rare bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four rare strains of this bacterium, indicating a significant health risk.
Anyone who purchased or consumed Blue Bell Amaretto Cherry 3-gallon ice cream with lot codes within the expiration date. Infants, pregnant women, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for severe Listeria infections.
Check the lot code on the ice cream container. The product is a 3-gallon Amaretto Cherry flavor from Blue Bell Creameries, sold with lot codes within the expiration date.
Immediately stop consuming or using the recalled Blue Bell Amaretto Cherry 3-gallon ice cream if it has a lot code within the expiration date.
Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with a rare strain of Listeria monocytogenes that was found in this product.
Check the lot code on the container; the product is a 3-gallon Amaretto Cherry flavor from Blue Bell Creameries with lot codes within the expiration date.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, but you should stop using the product immediately if it has a lot code within the expiration date.
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-2599-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2599-2015 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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