Blue Bunny Ice Cream Recall Announcement – On October 10, 2016, Wells Enterprises recalled its Blue Bunny Hoppin’ Holidoodle Ice cream due to potential Listeria contamination.
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Recall Information
Wells Enterprises, Inc. of Le Mars, Iowa, has recalled two lots of its Blue Bunny Hoppin’ Holidoodle ice cream sold at retail outlets, because they contain snickerdoodle cookie dough pieces recalled by the supplier, Aspen Hills. The recall was due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled product is a seasonal holiday flavor with geographic distribution in six states. To identify the potentially harmful products please see the table in the Company Press Release.
Listeria Symptoms And Listeria Complications
Listeriosis affects primarily older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. If a pregnant woman experiences a Listeria infection, bacteria may cross the placenta causing a miscarriage, premature delivery, still birth, or an infection in the new born. Persons not belonging to one of these high risk demographic groups can also experience a severe case of listeriosis.
Infection with Listeria may remain limited to intestinal tract (non-invasive), or the bacteria may spread beyond the intestinal tract (invasive) causing a life-threatening septicemia or meningitis. Other complications may include endocarditis, abscess formation, pneumonia, and eye and or joint inflammation.
Listeriosis can develop for up to two months after an individual consumes a Listeria contaminated food. Initial symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include headache, weakness, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. Pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms. Because presentation and outcome of the infection can be affected by the type of infection (non-invasive vs. invasive) or the patient’s risk group, it is important to direct your questions and concerns to your healthcare professional promptly.
Listeria Lawsuits and Food Poisoning Lawsuit Help
The Weinberg Law Firm is currently assisting victims of Listeria food poisoning outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you or a loved one was sickened after consuming a Listeria contaminated product and you have a question regarding you legal rights, please call us toll free, 24/7 at 877-934-6274. You can learn more about our legal services at Talcum Powder Cancer and Pulmonary Embolism Malpractice. Let us help you take the first step toward seeking compensation for your product liability injuries.
