Blue Bell Creameries states that suspected Listeria has been found in certain areas of its Brenham, Texas, facility and additional sanitation efforts are underway based upon the latest test results.
In an official statement, Blue Bell stresses that none of the company's products have tested positive for the bacteria.
The company had to shut down all of their plants and recall their entire line of products last year due to a deadly Listeria outbreak.
Officials said that the bacteria found this week is not in the area where ice cream is made and the food is safe.
The Department of Justice is currently investigating last year’s outbreak. They allege that the company knew as early as 2013 that at least one plant was contaminated.
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