BRIEF: 2 more Blue Bell flavors return to stores this week

May 22--Blue Bell's slow return to normalcy continues following a nationwide recall prompted by listeria fears nearly two years ago, with the Brenham-based creamery rolling out two more flavors this week.

Lime sherbet and orange sherbet are both once again available beginning Monday, the company said.

Blue Bell has been gradually adding back flavors after the devastating recall. It's not clear when -- or if -- all the flavors that were once available will ever find their way back to store freezers.

Other recent additions include Bride's Cake, Groom's Cake and Moo-llennium Crunch. All three made their debuts this month.

The listeria scare that prompted Blue Bell to recall 8 million gallons of ice cream and shut down its four factories for several months of cleaning and repairs was linked to at least 10 cases of people falling ill and three deaths, according to federal investigators.

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