BRENHAM, Texas -- Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling select lots of Rocky Road pints produced in its Brenham, Texas, plant because they may be mispackaged and actually contain Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream.
The ice-cream pints were distributed in Texas and Louisiana through retail outlets, including food service accounts, convenience stores and supermarkets.
That ice cream contains the undeclared allergens soy and wheat, which may present a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction risk to people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or wheat.
No illnesses have been reported to date, and there are no other health or safety concerns except for those posed to people who have soy or wheat allergies. A Blue Bell employee discovered the incorrect packaging while restocking at a retail location.
The pints can be identified as a Rocky Road pint with a Cookies ‘n Cream lid, and they contain Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream. The pints also can be identified by the following code on the bottom of the pint: 022918576.
Blue Bell said consumers who have purchased these items can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In spring 2015, Blue Bell issued a voluntary recall of all of its products because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall included ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks made at all Blue Bell facilities. The company reviewed and upgraded its processes and began returning product to retailers later in 2015.
Blue Bell laid off 1,450 workers and furloughed 1,400 more employees over the crisis.
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