The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0182-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

Appeeling Fruit Recalls Fresh Sliced Apples Due to Listeria Risk

Appeeling Fruit Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh sliced apples with specific dates due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling consumer packages of fresh sliced apples. The recall involves products with Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 and 09/21/15.

The recall is being conducted due to the potential for the product to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text does not specify the number of affected units, the specific distribution locations, or any reported illnesses.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their Best-if-Used-by dates and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase if it matches the recalled dates.

The recalled product

Product
Appeeling Fruit Inc.,Dauberville, PA 19533; Fresh Slices, Net Wt. 20 # Bulk, Best If Used By: 9/18/2015 Appeeling Fruit Inc., Dauberville, PA 19533 (bulk-packed), 4 CT/3 lb. Sweet Apple Slices Best If Used By: 9/18/2015. Packed 4 - 3lb boxes/case.
Hazard
Affected units
44

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: 9/18/2015

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.

See all 6 products in this recall →