Food
Texas-based Blue Bell and Dr Pepper team up for new ice cream flavor
Posted on · Dr Pepper Float is Blue Bell vanilla ice cream swirled together with a Dr Pepper flavored sherbet.
Tag: Listeria
Food
Federal conspiracy, fraud case against former Blue Bell executive ends in mistrial
Posted on · Jurors earlier this week could not come to a consensus regarding the former CEO's role in the deadly outbreak. The Brenham-based creamery previously pleaded guilty to distributing adulterated products and agreed to pay millions in fines, forfeitures and civil settlement payments.
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Federal Judge Orders Blue Bell To Pay $17.25 Million In Criminal Penalties In Listeria Case
Posted on · It's the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Across U.S. Over Listeria Fears
Posted on · Citing "an abundance of caution," the fast-casual chain announced Sunday it is recalling its cream cheese products after one variety tested positive for the bacteria
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Recall Issued For Vegetable Produce Due To Listeria Risk
Posted on · The recall affects many superstores across the United States and Canada including HEB, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Walmart
Houston Matters
Former Blue Bell Employees Speak Out
Posted on · Over the weekend, the Houston Chronicle ran an investigative report examining long-term safety and sanitation issues at Blue Bell ice cream’s flagship Brehnam plant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tainted Blue Bell products have sickened at least 13 people since 2010. Among them, three died after being hospitalized with other illnesses. Chronicle […]
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Blue Bell Ice Cream Returns To Select Stores After Listeria Recall
Posted on · Blue Bell ice cream made its much-awaited return today in several markets including Houston.
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Your Ideas for Future Programs: Friday’s Show (May 8, 2015)
Posted on · From time to time, we like to offer you an opportunity to share your suggestions for future topics and guests on Houston Matters. It's actually been several months since we last set aside time to do so. We're going to remedy that on today’s program. What are the issues, ideas, people, places and events that […]
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Blue Bell Recall: What Will it Mean for the Beloved Texas Brand?
Posted on · Brenham-based Blue Bell Creameries is voluntarily pulling all of its products off store shelves after more samples tested positive for listeria, bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The recall includes all ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks made at Blue Bell facilities. In a statement from company CEO and President Paul Kruse, he […]