The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1216-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

FDA Recalls Caramel Apples Linked to Listeria Outbreak

Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. is recalling Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples because CDC epidemiologists linked a Listeria monocytogenes illness 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 Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., with Best By dates ranging from 8/25 to 11/23/2014. 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. The product was distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Canada.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.
Manufacturer
Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc
Category
Food — Caramel Apples
Hazard

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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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