The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1893-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

California Snack Foods Recalls Caramel Apples Due to Listeria Risk

California Snack Foods Inc is recalling Karm'l Dapple caramel apples because they may be associated with a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Firm was notified by supplier of apples that Caramel apples may be associated with a current Listeria Monocytogenes outbreak."

Plain-English summary

California Snack Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling Karm'l Dapple caramel apples, net weight 4 oz (124g), in Red/Crunch variety. The product is sold in single sizes, 3-packs, and Halloween packaging. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its apple supplier that the caramel apples may be associated with a current Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.

The affected products have best-by dates of August 15, 2014, and November 28, 2014. Distribution included five grocery chains in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and Utah, as well as walk-up customers at the California Snack Foods store on premises in So. El. Monte, CA.

Consumers should stop eating the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Karm'l Dapple; Net Wt. 4 oz. (124g) Red/Crunch Sold in Single size and 3 pack and Halloween. Ingredients: Fresh Selected Apples, Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Cottonseed shortening and/or soybean oil,Peanuts and/or corn and soy cereal parts, flour, salt…
Manufacturer
California Snack Foods Inc
Category
Food — Candy / Confectionery
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (3)

  • Best Buy dates of August 15
  • 2014 and November 28
  • 2014

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by California Snack Foods 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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