Dive Brief:
- Sometimes being a fan comes at a price, literally. People are trying to sell Blue Bell ice cream online, even with the company's recent total recall.
- One seller on Craigslist received an offer from someone looking to "lick the lid," according to a KEYE-TV report.
- eBay, for its part, has a policy that forbids the sale of recalled items and has taken down Blue Bell products from the site.
Dive Insight:
With a recall this massive, with serious health implications, consumers should be wary of ingesting the product. Blue Bell says on its website, reports Food Safety News: "Q. Should people eat old Blue Bell products? A: Please don’t consume Blue Bell products. Instead, please return the product to the store where you purchased it for a refund."
The Food and Drug Administration recently blasted Blue Bell's three creameries following inspections.