Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-0774-2015·Announced 2015-01-21

Del Monte Apples Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling specific apple trays due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed in six states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes."

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc. is recalling specific varieties of Red & Green Apples with Dip due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include 5 oz. and 24 oz. trays sold under the Del Monte Fresh Produce and The Farmers Market brands. The recall involves 152 units of Lot 02332101.

The recalled products were distributed in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who purchased these specific apple trays should check their expiration dates and lot numbers against the details provided. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product: Del Monte Fresh Produce Red & Green Apples W/ Dip Net Wt. 5 oz. (142g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/07/14, UPC 717524719430; Plain Transparent Label with a green and red border-Apples (Red and Green) Tray with Dip Net Wt. 24 oz (680g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/08/14; THE FARMERS MARKET…
Manufacturer: Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc
Category: Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard: listeria
Affected units: 152

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.

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