Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Mar 13, 2015

Blue Bell Scoops (bulk) The scoops are not individually labeled. However, the "PRODUCT…

Recalling firm: Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

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.

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ProductBlue 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
Package size4 fl. oz

FDA code information

SKU #117; All lots within expiry including 110616A, 122316A, 122416A, 012117A, 012217A, 030417A, 030517A

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Original 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

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-2449-2015
Event ID
70738
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Mar 13, 2015
Reported
Jul 1, 2015
Classified
Jun 19, 2015
Terminated
Nov 3, 2016
Quantity
1,444,104 units
Location
Brenham, TX, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

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

FDA source record · F-2449-2015

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