The Recall Desk
HighFDA (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.

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 meets the criteria for a High severity score.

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 Ap
Hazard
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.

See all 13 products in this recall →