Former Blue Bell CEO: Felony Charges Dropped in Deadly Listeria Outbreak Case
This week, reports began to surface that felony charges had been dismissed in the case of a Blue Bell Creameries executive for his role in the fatal 2015 Listeria outbreak caused by contaminated ice cream products. The outbreak caused 10 illnesses and claimed three lives.
A federal judge reportedly dismissed the case against Paul Kruse—Blue Bell’s former president and CEO—who was charged 2 months ago with seven counts of wire fraud and conspiracy for his role in telling Blue Bell workers to hide their knowledge of the outbreak. Kruse, who never admitted guilt, was facing more than 100 years in prison if convicted.