The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0181-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

Appeeling Fruit Recalls Fresh Sliced Apple Wedges Due to Listeria Risk

Appeeling Fruit Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh sliced apple wedges due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling consumer packages of fresh sliced apples. The recall involves two specific product configurations: 16 oz. packages containing eight 2 oz. bags (UPC: 6 58324 08400) and 12 oz. packages. Both products have a Best-if-Used-by date of 09/21/15.

The recall is being conducted because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text notes that the products have Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 and 09/21/15. The recall covers 568 cases of the affected product.

The affected products were distributed in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their Best-if-Used-by dates and UPC codes to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Appeeling Fruit, Sweet Fresh, Apple Wedges, Net Wt. 16 oz. 8 2 oz. bags, UPC: 6 58324 08400, Best If Used By: 9/21/2015, Packed 6 - 8 unit packages/case; Appeeling Fruit, Sweet Fresh, Apple Wedges, Net Wt. 12 oz., , Best If Used By: 9/21/2015, Packed 6 packages/case;
Manufacturer
Appeeling Fruit, Inc
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
568

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)

  • Best If Used By: 9/21/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Appeeling Fruit, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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