The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1210-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

Del Monte Snack Pack Apple Slices Recalled for Listeria Risk

Del Monte is recalling specific lots of Snack Pack Apple Slices with Grapes and Cheese Litehouse Caramel Dip due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is 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. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc. is recalling 498 units of Del Monte Snack Pack Apple Slices w. Grapes & Cheese Litehouse Caramel Dip, 7 ounces. The product is identified by UPC 7-17524-77394-4 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The recall is limited to distribution in California.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and UPC listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal are provided in the source text beyond the standard recall protocol.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte Snack Pack Apple Slices w. Grapes & Cheese Litehouse Caramel Dip 7 ounces UPC: 7-17524-77394-4
Manufacturer
Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc
Category
Food — Snack Pack / Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
498

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 (20)

  • Lot # 8239108
  • 8241108
  • 8242108
  • 8245108
  • 8246108
  • 8248108
  • 8249108
  • 8251108
  • 8254108
  • 8255108
  • 8258108
  • 8259108
  • 8261108
  • 8262108
  • 8265108
  • 8266108
  • 8268108
  • 8269108
  • 8270108
  • 8272108

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, 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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