The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2714-2015·Announced 2015-07-01

Blue Bell Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Cups Recalled Due to Listeria Infections

Blue Bell Creameries is recalling DZ 3 oz. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Cups after five patients in Kansas were infected with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that five patients were infected with Listeria monocytogenes, and the agency classification is Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls or known illnesses/injuries warrant a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. is recalling DZ 3 oz. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Cups - Institutional Snack Item. The recall involves 54,626 units with all lot codes within expiry. The product was distributed across 24 U.S. states and numerous international locations, including Bermuda, Belize, and various countries in the Middle East, South America, and Asia.

The recall was initiated because five patients treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes. The source text does not specify which lot codes or expiration dates are affected, only stating that all lot codes within expiry are included.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory for the specific product name and quantity. Since the source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, consumers should follow general FDA guidance for recalled food items or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
DZ 3 oz. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Cup - Institutional Snack Item
Hazard
Affected units
54,626

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • all lot codes within expiry

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 286 recalled by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 286 products in this recall →