Representatives with Blue Bell Creameries announced this week that new safety procedures led to the detection of what may be Listeria in one of its plants, but stressed that no Blue Bell products have tested positive for the bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that its investigation of a multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to Blue Bell Creameries is complete, but warned that some customers may still be at risk.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man is suing Blue Bell, saying he contracted listeria-related meningitis after eating ice cream produced by the company in 2013.
Blue Bell Creameries announced Thursday that it has signed voluntary agreements with state regulatory agencies that outline strict testing, cleaning, production, and distribution requirements following recent recalls due to listeria contamination.
A government investigation has revealed that Blue Bell was aware of listeria contamination in one of its plants as early as two years ago, but did not issue recalls.
MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government investigation found Blue Bell Creameries knew there was listeria in one of the company's plants as far back as March 2013. But the company didn't issue any recalls or shut down production until after the products were linked to listeria illnesses this year — including three deaths in Kansas.