The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0216-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Fresh From Texas Recalls Apples for Listeria Contamination Risk

Fresh From Texas Inc. is recalling 34,425 units of packaged apples in Texas 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 classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Fresh From Texas Inc. is recalling 34,425 units of Red & Green Apples Large 17 oz. (UPC 4122087649) packaged in clear plastic containers. The product was distributed in Texas and has best-by dates ranging from 03/16/16 to 04/11/16.

The recall was initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or refund processing are provided in the source text beyond standard recall practices.

The recalled product

Product
Red & Green Apples Large 17 oz. UPC 4122087649 packaged in clear plastic container
Hazard
Affected units
34,425

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 By Date 03/16/16 to 04/11/16

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Fresh From Texas 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 12 products in this recall →