Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

Recall #F-2651-2015 · Initiated 2015-03-13

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Blue Bell Peppermint ice cream in 3-gallon containers has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that caused illness in five people treated at one hospital in Kansas. This is a serious recall (Class I) because Listeria can cause significant health problems.

Who is at risk

Everyone should take this seriously, but especially pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system, as they are more vulnerable to Listeria infection.

What to do

Check if you have Blue Bell Peppermint 3-gallon ice cream at home and do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. If you have consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the recall.

Product

Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint 3 Gallon

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

4,151 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