Blue Bell Cotton Candy Bars (Blue Bell) – Listeria Risk (2015)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Blue Bell COTTON CANDY BARS Natural and Artificial Flavor Added Ice Cream Bars 6 - 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL) BARS 15 FL OZ (443 mL) 80 Calories Each
Brand
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
SKU #245, All lots within expiry including 041516A, 042816A, 042916A, 043016A
Products Sold
SKU #245; All lots within expiry including 041516A, 042816A, 042916A, 043016A
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. is recalling Blue Bell COTTON CANDY BARS Natural and Artificial Flavor Added Ice Cream Bars 6 - 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL due to Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Five patients who were treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MT, NV, NM, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WY, PR
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026