The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2281-2012·Announced 2012-09-19

Wawa Apple Slices Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Missa Bay, LLC is recalling Wawa apple slices contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check expiration dates and UPC codes to identify affected units.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Missa Bay, LLC is recalling Wawa apple slices, Net Wt 3.5 OZ (99g), distributed by Wawa Inc. The recall is due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products have a UPC of 261902232 and a 'use by' date on or before August 16.

The recall covers 264,662 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units. These products were distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Consumers should check their pantries for Wawa apple slices with the specified UPC and expiration date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. 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
Wawa apple slices Net Wt 3.5 OZ (99g) Distributed by: Wawa Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 wawa.com On or before August 16; UPC 261902232
Manufacturer
Missa Bay, LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
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 (2)

  • On or before August 16
  • UPC 261902232

Distribution

Distributed in 35 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 29 recalled by Missa Bay, LLC 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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