North Bay Produce Apples Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Plain-English summary

North Bay Produce Inc. is recalling McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac, and Red Delicious apples due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product includes apples sold in 2 lbs and 3 lbs plastic bags, white paper quarter peck bags, half peck clear plastic tote bags, 600lb bulk, and individually from retailer display trays.

The recall involves 2,297 cases and 46 bulk bins of apples. These products were distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and brokers in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. The apples were distributed on October 16, 2019, and October 21, 2019, and can be identified by specific UPC codes, PLU numbers, or item numbers listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these apples should check their inventory for the specific packaging and codes mentioned. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the apples or return them to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product

North Bay Produce brand McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples sold in 2 lbs and 3 lbs plastic bags, white paper quarter peck bags, half peck clear plastic tote bags, 600lb bulk, and individually from retailers display trays.

Manufacturer

NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC.

Category

Food — Fresh Produce

Hazard

• listeria

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

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