Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

Recall #F-2663-2015 · Initiated 2015-03-13

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What happened

Blue Bell ice cream in two flavors (Strawberries & Homemade Vanilla, 3-gallon size) has been recalled because five people in Kansas became sick with a rare type of harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA considers this a serious recall.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed this product is potentially at risk, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Stop eating this product immediately and throw it away, or return it to the store. If you have consumed this ice cream and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor right away.

Product

Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberries & Homemade Vanilla 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

7,146 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