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Blue Bell Cookie Dough Ice Cream Lawsuit

Blue Bell Creameries is recalling packages of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
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October 12, 2016 – At least 3 more companies have recalled ice cream products made with potentially contaminated cookie dough pieces distributed by Aspen Hills Inc. Blue Bunny, Chocolate Shoppe, and Publix have all issued their own recalls, and more are expected as Aspen Hills distributes to dozens of companies that may be forced to issue their own recalls in the near future.

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Which Products are Affected by the Recall?

September 21, 2016 – According to an FDA Safety Alert issued today, the following Blue Bell Ice Cream products are being recalled:

Blue Bell Ice Cream Half Gallons:                              Code Dates:

  • Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough                    082618226
  • Blue Bell Cookie Two Step                                         080418222, 081818224

Blue Bell Ice Cream Pints:                                          Code Dates

  • Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough                   081518242, 082418242

These products were distributed in the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. FDA is warning consumers not to eat recalled products and to return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Blue Bell said a batch of edible cookie dough it received from a third-party supplier, Aspen Hills, may contain listeria. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Listeria Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance/coordination
  • Diarrhea
  • Other gastrointestinal symptoms

Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall 2015

This is not the first time Blue Bell has recalled its ice cream products over listeria contamination. Last year, the company was forced to halt production and issue a massive recall for all its ice cream due to a listeria outbreak that caused at least 10 serious illnesses, including 3 deaths. The shutdown forced Blue Bell to issue layoffs for the first time in the company’s 100-year history.

September 27, 2016 – Aspen Hills Inc., the company that supplied Blue Bell Creameries the cookie dough blamed for a possible listeria contamination of its chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, has said that the product tested negative for the bacteria before leaving its Iowa plant. However, Blue Bell maintains that the boxes of cookie dough it tested from Aspen Hills were unopened and that testing conducted by both Blue Bell and an independent lab confirmed the presence of listeria.

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FAQs

Can Blue Bell Creameries be held liable if they failed to properly recall contaminated ice cream?

Yes, if Blue Bell Creameries failed to issue a timely or effective recall of contaminated ice cream, they could be held liable for any resulting illnesses or deaths, especially if they were aware of the contamination risks.

What evidence do I need to support a lawsuit against Blue Bell Creameries?

To support your lawsuit, gather evidence such as medical records, receipts, the contaminated product packaging, and any communication with Blue Bell Creameries or health authorities regarding the contamination.

Can I sue if a family member died from consuming contaminated Blue Bell Cookie Dough Ice Cream?

Yes, if a family member died as a result of consuming contaminated Blue Bell Cookie Dough Ice Cream, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the company.

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Have you or a loved one suffered food poisoning from consuming contaminated food or beverages?

The Food Poisoning Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Blue Bell Ice Cream lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you were sickened after eating Blue Bell Ice Cream, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a food poisoning suit and our lawyers can help.

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