Apple Foods Coleslaw Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
Apple Foods is recalling 5-pound bags of coleslaw due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
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 II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with serious illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Apple Foods, Inc. is recalling 5-pound vacuum-sealed bags of coleslaw (shredded white cabbage) sold under the Apple Foods brand. The product is packaged in clear polybags, with four packages per case. The case labels state "Keep Refrigerated," but the individual bags do not contain specific instructions to keep the product refrigerated under 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
The recall is being conducted due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation. This bacterium can produce a toxin that causes botulism, a rare but serious illness. The source text does not specify the number of units affected, specific lot numbers, or the exact distribution dates.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for Apple Foods coleslaw matching this description. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not provide specific contact information for the recalling firm or additional instructions for disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coleslaw (shredded white cabbage), packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrig
- Manufacturer
- Apple Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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)
- No codes
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Apple Foods, 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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