The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0608-2018·Announced 2018-01-31

Fresh Pak Recalls Aunt Mid's Michigan Apples Due to Listeria Risk

Fresh Pak, Inc. is recalling Aunt Mid's Michigan Apples slice bags due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat product typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the potential for serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Pak, Inc. is recalling 2,658 retail units of 5/2.2oz Slice Apple Bags in clamshell under the Aunt Mid's Michigan Apples brand. The recall is issued because the product may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected apple slices were distributed in retail stores and through distributors in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The specific lots involved are 312547 and 312806, with a UPC of 7122817430. The use-by dates for these products range from December 28 to January 1.

Consumers who have purchased these apple slices should check their lot numbers and use-by dates. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should not consume it and should contact the retailer or Fresh Pak, Inc. for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
5/2.2oz Slice Apple Bags in clamshell - Aunt Mid s Michigan Apples brand. 6 units per case
Manufacturer
Fresh Pak, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
2,658

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 (4)

  • lots 312547
  • 312806
  • UPC: 7122817430
  • Use By Dec 28 - Jan 1.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Fresh Pak, 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 →