Blue Bell Scoops — Class I food recall F-2449-2015
Terminated recall by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P., reported 2015-07-01, distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN…. Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of L
| Recall number | F-2449-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Blue Bell Creameries, L.P., Brenham, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-03-13 |
| Classified | 2015-06-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-07-01 |
| Terminated | 2016-11-03 |
| Distributed | AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MT, NC, NM, NV, OH, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WY |
| Countries outside the US | AE, BM, BZ, CL, CN, DO, EG, HT, JO, KW, MX, OM, PA, PE, PH, QA |
| Quantity | 1,444,104 units |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
Product
Blue Bell Scoops (bulk) The scoops are not individually labeled. However, the "PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET" which is included with the bulk product was provided by the firm. It has information regarding the product. Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. P.O. Box 1807 Brenham, Texas 77834-1807 www.bluebell.com (979) 836-7977 PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET Blue Bell Scoops 4 fl. oz. A rich and creamy vanilla ice cream that's pre-dipped in a ready-to-eat scoop. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 scoop (79 g) Servings 1 Calories 160 Fat. Cal 70 Amount/Serving %DV* Amount/Serving %DV* Total Fat 8 g 12% Total Carb. 18 g 6% Sat. Fat 5 g 25% Fiber 0 g 0% Trans Fat 0 g Sugars 18 g Cholest.. 30 mg 11% Protein 4 g Sodium 65 mg 3% Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 15% Iron 0% *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Milk, cream, sugar, skim milk, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, natural and artificial vanilla flavor, cellulose gum, vegetable gums (guar, carrageenan, carob bean), salt, annatto color. *Numbers rounded per FDA Nutrition Labeling Guidelines
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.
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