SAN ANGELO, TX – The former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries Paul Kruse has been charged with conspiracy related to listeria contamination that caused the great Blue Bell shortage of 2015.
According to KBTX, the indictment alleges Kruse and other executives knew “appropriate practices to ensure sanitary conditions were not being followed or achieved at Blue Bell manufacturing facilities" as far back as 2010.
The 17-page document also “details the dozens of concerns related to the company's knowledge of its listeria outbreak and alleged lack of action to protect consumers.”
The indictment also alleges Kruse knew and concealed the contamination in Blue Bell products from customers.
The government alleges Kruse and Blue Bell failed to recall the affected Blue Bell products even after they told the FDA the company was “recalling all Chocolate Chip Country Cookies and Great Divide Bars.”
Furthermore, they allege Kruse and Blue Bell executives instructed delivery drivers to remove the products from stores without sharing information about the listeria contamination.
Kruse has been charged with fraud, attempted wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted Kruse could face 20 years in prison and be required to pay a fine of up to $250,000.
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