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.
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 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 Se
- 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
Distribution
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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