The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0640-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Jack Brown Produce Recalls Apples Due to Listeria Risk

Jack Brown Produce is voluntarily recalling multiple varieties of apples because they may be contaminated 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Jack Brown Produce, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples, including Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, and Honey Crisp. The recall was initiated after the supplier notified the company that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are available in various packaging formats, including metric tray sizes (50, 55, 60, 78, and 113 counts), 2-pound and 3-pound poly bags, and 5-pound mesh bags. The recall covers specific lot numbers: 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173, and 174. A total of 5,278 units were shipped.

The product was distributed domestically in Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio. There is no distribution to foreign, VA, or DOD channels. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and packaging types. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Golden Del., Gala, Fuji, Honey Crisp; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Manufacturer
Jack Brown Produce, Inc.
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 (11)

  • Lot # 159
  • 160
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 173
  • 174

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Jack Brown Produce, 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.

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