Blue Bell Butter Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a 1/2 Gallon (2 Qts) paperboard cup & lid (4 units per corrugated sleeve, 77 sleeves per pallet).
Recalled by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. on Oct 8, 2019
Recall Summary
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. recalled Blue Bell Butter Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a 1/2 Gallon (2 Qts) paperboard cup & lid (4 units per corrugated sleeve, 77 sleeves per palle in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 8, 2019.
The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Possible foreign material in product." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, & VA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Brenham, TX. The recall covers 1,626 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 6, 2019), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Possible foreign material in product.
Product Description
Blue Bell Butter Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a 1/2 Gallon (2 Qts) paperboard cup & lid (4 units per corrugated sleeve, 77 sleeves per pallet).
Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, & VA.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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