The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1215-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

Caramel Apples Recalled Due to Listeria Outbreak Link

Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. is recalling specific caramel apples because CDC epidemiologists linked a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak to the product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that CDC epidemiologists linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to the product, and the agency classification is FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. is recalling Caramel Apples Topped with Chocolate & Peanuts. The recall affects products with Best By dates ranging from August 25, 2014, to November 23, 2014. The responsible firm name on the label is Happy Apple Inc., located in Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.

The recall is being issued because CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples. The affected products were distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Canada. The products were packaged in Happy Apples Select 3 Pack, Happy Apples Select, and Grand Gourmet configurations.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop consuming them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Caramel Apple Topped with Chocolate & Peanuts with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA., packaged in the following configurations: Happy Apples Select 3 Pack, Net Wt. 12 oz., Happy Apples…
Manufacturer
Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc
Category
Food — Caramel Apples
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By - 8/25-11/23/2014

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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