Blue Bell Cream: Southern Blackberry Cobbler 1/2 gal recalled due to Listeria 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 its Southern Blackberry Cobbler ice cream due to Listeria infections in five patients at a Kansas hospital. This recall is for products with specific lot codes within their expiration dates.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Five patients in a Kansas hospital were infected with one of four rare strains of this bacteria, indicating a potential health risk from the product.
People who purchased the Southern Blackberry Cobbler ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.
Check the product label for 'Blue Bell Ice Cream Southern Blackberry Cobbler Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)'. The recall covers all lot codes within the product's expiration date.
Look for the product name and lot code on the ice cream container to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is for products with specific lot codes within their expiration dates. If you have the product, you should check the label to see if it's affected.
Five patients were treated in a single hospital in Kansas for infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
Check the product label for the specific lot code and expiration date. If it's affected, you should stop using it and contact 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-2536-2015 — Blue Bell Creameries Blue Bell Creameries Hello, I own a Blue Bell Creameries that is covered by recall F-2536-2015 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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