The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0017-2018·Announced 2017-10-18

Apple King Recalls Fuji Apples Due to Pesticide Residue

Apple King, LLC is recalling Nature's Delight brand Fuji apples because the pesticide Thiabendazole was detected at 6.9 ppm.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a pesticide residue (Thiabendazole) at a specific level, and no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Apple King, LLC is voluntarily recalling Nature's Delight brand Fuji apples. The recall was initiated because the pesticide Thiabendazole was detected in the product at a level of 6.9 ppm.

The affected product is packaged in tray pack box size 64 with a net weight of 40 lbs. and carries PLU 4131. The specific code information for the recalled items is L28, 13:52 9402 RM- ZP12, Lot-1740. A total of 11,801 cases were distributed.

The apples were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and in Canada. Consumers who have purchased these specific items should stop using them and contact the distributor or retailer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fuji apples, Nature's Delight brand, packaged in tray pack box size 64, net weight 40 lbs., PLU 4131, distributed by L&M Yakima, WA 98903
Manufacturer
Apple King, LLC
Affected units
11,801

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • L28
  • 13:52 9402 RM- ZP12
  • Lot-1740

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states: