The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1214-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

Lochirco Recalls Caramel Apples Linked to Listeria Outbreak

Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. is recalling specific Happy Apples and Kroger caramel apple products linked to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.

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, and the source text explicitly states that CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to the product, indicating reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. is recalling specific configurations of Happy Apples and Kroger Simply Caramel apple products. The recall includes single and triple apple packages with Best By dates ranging from August 25, 2014, to November 23, 2014, and specific Kroger products with Best By dates from September 15, 2014, to November 18, 2014. The responsible firm name on the label is Happy Apple Inc., located in Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.

The recall is being conducted because CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The affected products were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Caramel Apples packaged in the following configurations with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.,: Happy Apples Simply Caramel Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples Simply Caramel 4 Pac
Manufacturer
Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc
Category
Food — Caramel Apples
Hazard

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)

  • Best by: 8/25-11/23/2014 Kroger Best By - 9/15-11/18/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Lochirco Fruit & Produce 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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