Key Takeaway

Blue Bell Ice Cream Black Walnut Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS) by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. was recalled on March 13, 2015. The hazard: Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA Food Class I Terminated

Blue Bell Ice Cream Black Walnut Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)

Recalled: March 13, 2015 ~1,891,545 units units affected F-2514-2015

Description

Blue Bell Ice Cream Black Walnut Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)

Hazard / Reason

Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Blue Bell Ice Cream Black Walnut Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)

Food

Blue Bell Ice Cream Black Walnut Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)

Food

Company Information

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

Brenham, TX, United States

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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

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