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Listeria Outbreak and Big Olaf's Defiance
- Christine Hopkins miscarried after contracting listeria from ice cream in Florida.
- Big Olaf Creamery was identified as the source, but they initially refused to recall their products.
Blue Bell's History and Leadership
- Blue Bell Creameries, a beloved Texas brand, was run by the Kruse family for generations.
- Paul Kruse, a lawyer, eventually took over as CEO.
Blue Bell's 2015 Listeria Outbreak
- In 2015, Blue Bell faced a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths in Kansas.
- Despite initial recalls, the outbreak spread, impacting more people like David Shockley, who suffered permanent brain damage.