The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1211-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

Del Monte Apple Slices Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 10-ounce cans of Apple Slices in California 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 recall is classified as 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.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc. is recalling 3,360 units of 10-ounce cans of Del Monte Apple Slices. The product is identified by UPC 7-17524-72093-1 and specific lot numbers including 8240108, 8245108, 8247108, 8251108, 8254108, 8259108, 8261108, 8239108, 8244108, 8246108, 8252108, 8258108, and 8260108.

The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected product was distributed in California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers against the list provided. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte Apple Slices 10 ounces UPC: 7-17524-72093-1
Manufacturer
Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc
Category
Food — Canned Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
3,360

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 (13)

  • Lot # 8240108
  • 8245108
  • 8247108
  • 8251108
  • 8254108
  • 8259108
  • 8261108
  • 8239108
  • 8244108
  • 8246108
  • 8252108
  • 8258108
  • 8260108

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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