Blue Bell Returning

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I just picked up this news from a Texas newspaper regarding the return of Blue Bell Ice Cream. I'm so happy as I've not had a bite of ice cream since it left the marketplace. I'm sure others are too!

On Monday, the ice cream will return to El Paso, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, as well as areas in Kentucky, New Mexico and Mississippi. Beginning Jan. 18, the company will begin phase five of re-entry into the market and will arrive in parts of Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Beginning the week of Jan. 25, the ice cream will return to Florida, parts of Georgia and the southern tip of South Carolina.

“Upon the completion of phase five, we will turn our attention to building inventory for the spring as well as adding additional products and flavors to our line-up.” Ricky Dickson, vice president of sales and marketing for Blue Bell said in a release. “Even though we do not have a specific date, we plan to expand our sales territory whenever we are properly positioned to do so.

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Sister Golden Hair · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
I just picked up this news from a Texas newspaper regarding the return of Blue Bell Ice Cream. I'm so happy as I've not had a bite of ice cream since it left the marketplace. I'm sure others are too!

On Monday, the ice cream will return to El Paso, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, as well as areas in Kentucky, New Mexico and Mississippi. Beginning Jan. 18, the company will begin phase five of re-entry into the market and will arrive in parts of Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Beginning the week of Jan. 25, the ice cream will return to Florida, parts of Georgia and the southern tip of South Carolina.
“Upon the completion of phase five, we will turn our attention to building inventory for the spring as well as adding additional products and flavors to our line-up.” Ricky Dickson, vice president of sales and marketing for Blue Bell said in a release. “Even though we do not have a specific date, we plan to expand our sales territory whenever we are properly positioned to do so.

@Kachina624 I just heard on the news tonight that traces of listeria has been found in one of their plants.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

They said something to the effect that there could be Listeria lingering in parts of the plant but they are testing every batch of product and thus far found nothing. As closely as they and the product are being monitored, ill take my chances.

If there was danger, I doubt they'd be allowed to resume production.

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HiLo · ‎03-10-2010

I've never eaten this brand but have heard that my son in law loves it. I am curious to know what there is so special about this brand...it seems a tad expensive to this budget driven lady so maybe someone can give me a clue before I buy it; would appreciate..

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

@HiLo wrote:
I've never eaten this brand but have heard that my son in law loves it. I am curious to know what there is so special about this brand...it seems a tad expensive to this budget driven lady so maybe someone can give me a clue before I buy it; would appreciate..

It breaks my heart to see this company face this issue. They produce a quality product that I never bought because there was always something cheaper available. But one day I bit. Blue Bell is worth the investment. They make a wonderful Homemade Vanilla that will enhance any slice of pie. This is a vanilla that needs no flavored syrup or accessories. It's just fine alone in a bowl. A good quality ice cream is a simple way to improve your life.

Sadly, listeria has been detected at a plant and there's a criminal investigation. I hope the company can survive this. If the ice cream comes back, I'll buy it. I've been craving the perfect root beer float.

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colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

No, thank you. It is Breyers for us.

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

I had some about a week ago, it was good as usual

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LonestarBabs · ‎06-26-2011

The listeria was found in the Brenham plant, but was not found in a food prep area according to some reports I read.

We have resumed consumption - believe me, they are scrutinizing everything and I feel confident that the risk is minimal.

In fact, I just bought some Blue Bell last week! Here in Texas BB is an old friend and its creamy goodness is "comfort food."

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

I've seen Blue Bell in stores here but I've never bought any of it. It seems to be a cheaper brand here. I go for Breyers most of the time. With all of their problems I'm leaving that brand on the shelf. I can't feel assured that it's ALL been cleaned up and made safe.

Look at Jenny's Ice cream - maybe this toois strictly a brand based here, I think it may be. Same problem, listeria. They' needed to shut down not once but very soon after they cleaned up everything, they got hit again. They said the second time was because of others who were supplying them with ingredients. Again they had to close, clean up everything again and are now open, selling, safe. I've never purchased Jenny's and won't.

What really bothers me about Blue Bell is the fact that they ALL knew the plant was diseased AND KEPT ON MAKING the product. Wrong ALL wrong.

esmeraldagooch · ‎03-10-2010

@HiLo wrote:
I've never eaten this brand but have heard that my son in law loves it. I am curious to know what there is so special about this brand...it seems a tad expensive to this budget driven lady so maybe someone can give me a clue before I buy it; would appreciate..

Their cartons are a full half gallon. Most are not.