The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0773-2015·Announced 2015-01-21

Del Monte Red Apple Slices Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific lots of Red Apple Slices due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc. is recalling 170 units of Red Apple Slices (12 oz. / 340g) with a 'Best If Enjoyed By' date of 12/08/14. The recall involves products with Lot 02332101 and UPC 717524719119, as well as plain transparent label and 'The Farmers Market' branded versions with the same expiration date. These products were distributed in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia, including distribution by Giant Eagle, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA.

The recall is being conducted because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have these specific products should check their pantries for the matching lot number and expiration date. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte Fresh Produce Red Apple Slices Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/08/14, UPC 717524719119; Plain Transparent Label Red Apple Slices Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/08/14; THE FARMERS MARKET Red Apple Slices Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) Best If Enjoyed By
Hazard
Affected units
170

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)

  • Lot 02332101

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, 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 13 products in this recall →