It’s been a long, hot summer in the South, and Blue Bell fans have had to endure it without their favorite ice cream after the company voluntarily recalled all of its products this spring following a breakout of listeria.
Southerners everywhere rejoiced on Aug. 31, when the first tubs of Blue Bell hit freezers for purchase. But while several counties in east Texas and central Alabama can now enjoy four Blue Bell flavors, 225 Dine reports Baton Rouge could still have a long wait.
A Blue Bell representative confirmed that Baton Rouge is slated for the fourth phase of a five-phase reintroduction process across the creamery’s distribution area. This process, according to the current FAQ section of Blue Bell’s website, has no exact timeline but is expected to take a “few months.”
With Baton Rouge toward the end of the rollout, it could be winter before local shoppers see the long-lost ice cream in stores.
“They haven’t even announced when phase two will happen yet,” the representative says.
For those truly desperate to get their Blue Bell fix, 225 Dine has compiled a list of the closest major cities in which you can purchase a pint today. Make sure you get your fill of local culinary news each week by signing up for the free 225 Dine e-newsletter.
