The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0136-2016·Announced 2015-11-11

Del Monte Recalls Granny Smith Apples Due to Listeria Risk

Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 5,962 Granny Smith apples in eight states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, regardless of whether illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Incorporated is recalling 5,962 Granny Smith green apples. The apples were shipped in unmarked plastic bags and cardboard boxes and sold individually in retail stores. The recall covers distribution in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and New York.

The recall is being issued because apples have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text does not specify a confirmed outbreak or reported illnesses, but notes the potential for contamination with this pathogen.

Consumers who purchased these apples should check for the specific code numbers 75950204 and 76067903. If the apples match this description, consumers should stop consuming them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Granny Smith green apples, shipped in unmarked plastic bags and cardboard boxes. Sold individually in retail stores.
Manufacturer
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Incorporated
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
5,962

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 (1)

  • 75950204 and 76067903.

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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