Swindled

85. The Creamery (Blue Bell)

Aug 22, 2022
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ANECDOTE

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.
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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.
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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.
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