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Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Recall #F-2533-2015 · Initiated 2015-03-13
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Blue Bell Ice Cream's Rockslide Brownie 1/2 gallon containers may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. Five people in Kansas became sick after consuming this product.
Who is at risk
Everyone should avoid this product, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the most serious health risks from Listeria.
What to do
Do not eat this ice cream if you have it. Check your freezer for Blue Bell Rockslide Brownie 1/2 gallon containers and throw them away. If you've eaten this product and develop fever, muscle aches, or other flu-like symptoms, contact your doctor.
Product
Blue Bell Ice Cream Rockslide Brownie Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Reason for recall
Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
711,778 units
Distribution
FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, OH, KY, TN, AL, MS, IN, IL, MT, AR, LA, TX, Ok, KS, NM, CO, WY, AZ, NV and Bermuda, Belize, Saudia Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Dominican Republic, Panama, Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Trinadad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Chile, Peru, China, Mexico, Philippines, Tortola, St. Thomas and St. Croix, Anguilla, St, Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, and Dominica
Lot / code info
all lot codes within expiry
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2016-11-03
Recalling firm
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
1101 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833-4413
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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