The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0619-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Nyblad Orchards Recalls Fresh Apples Due to Listeria Risk

Nyblad Orchards is voluntarily recalling multiple varieties of fresh apples 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

Nyblad Orchards Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of whole fresh apples, including Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Golden Delicious. The recall is being conducted due to the potential contamination of these products with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are sold in various packaging formats, including 5lb red net mesh bags, 3lb and 2lb poly bags, and individual apples on trays in reusable plastic or cardboard boxes. The recall covers specific lot numbers ranging from #159 to #174, which are identified on plastic bag enclosures, mesh labels, and case labels. The distribution was limited to Michigan, with no foreign, VA, or DOD distribution reported.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of apples should check their packaging for the listed lot numbers. If the product matches the description and lot numbers provided, consumers should stop using the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Gala, Fuji., honey crisp, golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic cont
Manufacturer
Nyblad Orchards
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
5,278

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 (14)

  • NOI LOT #163
  • #164
  • #165
  • #166
  • #167
  • #168
  • #169
  • #159
  • #160
  • #173
  • #174. These are on all plastic bag enclosures
  • mesh labels
  • and case labels for every pack. UPC #4129
  • #4131 Fuji Apples For Loose Apples UPC#3283 Honeycrisp Apples For Loose Apples

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Nyblad Orchards 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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