WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Texas health officials have imposed a fine of $175,000 on Blue Bell Creameries for last year's listeria outbreak.
Blue Bell Creameries has also agreed with the health officials to continue to test and monitor its ice cream. Last year's Listeria outbreak linked to Blue Bell products made in Brenham affected 10 peopled, including three deaths.
Under the settlement, Blue Bell has been fined $850,000 and will have to pay $175,000 within 30 days, while the remaining $675,000 will be paid only if the company violates the terms of the agreement during an 18-month period.
'Upon successful completion of the eighteen-month term, the remaining balance of funds held in abeyance will be forgiven,' the agreement said.
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