Why it was recalled
Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
SKU #117; All lots within expiry including 110616A, 122316A, 122416A, 012117A, 012217A, 030417A, 030517A
Where it was sold
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
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2449-2015
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 13, 2015
- FDA report date
- Jul 1, 2015
- Quantity
- 1,444,104 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2449-2015, exactly as published.
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- City
- Brenham
- State
- TX
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 70738
- Address
- 1101 S Blue Bell Rd
- Code information
- SKU #117; All lots within expiry including 110616A, 122316A, 122416A, 012117A, 012217A, 030417A, 030517A
- Postal code
- 77833-4413
- Report date
- Jul 1, 2015
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2449-2015
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
- Product quantity
- 1,444,104 units
- Termination date
- Nov 3, 2016
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- 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
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 13, 2015
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jun 19, 2015