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Courtesy City of Laredo Health Department,

Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department continues to monitor the Blue Bell Creameries ice cream product recall. This recall is due to products potentially contaminated with Listeria during the pasteurization process at the manufacturing plant. As a result, five persons became ill in Kansas and there have been three (3) associated deaths. Although none of the product codes have been found to date in Laredo, we want the public to check these codes and if found to take them back to the place of purchase. Do not consume product associated with these codes.

Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria.  For many there maybe no major symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they may include: fever, muscle aches, nausea or diarrhea. Those most at risk of illness are adults, the elderly, pregnant women in their third trimester, infants and those with underlying health conditions.  Listeria is a treatable condition by a physician.   The CLHD does want to remind the public that they should always exercise good hygiene and good food management when handling and cooking foods, fruits and vegetables.  Consumers should check their freezers for any of these products:

Product Name                                    Product Code

Chocolate Chip Country Cookie            SKU # 196

Great Divide Bar                                          SKU #108

Sour Pop Green Apple Bar                       SKU #221

Cotton Candy Bar                                        SKU #216

Scoops                                                             SKU #117

Vanilla Stick Slices                                      SKU #964

Almond Bars                                                  SKU #156

6 pack Cotton Candy Bars                         SKU #245

6 pack Sour Pop Green Apple Bars        SKU #249

12 pack No Sugar Added Mooo Bars    SKU #343

If you have any of these products in your home or food establishment, discard them as stated above. The City of Laredo Health Department wants to ensure the public that we continue to monitor and have verified that local stores are not affected. “Many grocery retailers carry Blue Bell products, but at this time not the related SKU numbers; however, if in doubt, ask your grocer or call us,” said Dr. Hector F. Gonzalez, Director of Health for the City of Laredo Health Department.

For more information about Listeria, the Blue Bell product recall or on food safety and food management please call the City of Laredo Health Department at 795-4935 or 795-4904.