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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 Si

Reported: July 1, 2015 Initiated: March 13, 2015 #F-2449-2015

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
1,444,104 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
Location
Brenham, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.. Units affected: 1,444,104 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 1, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2449-2015.