Agency classClass IOur severity:Critical FDA (Food)·F-2341-2015·Announced 2015-06-03

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Recalls Fresh Cut Mixed Apple Slices

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc is recalling fresh cut mixed apple slices due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to retail and food service locations in nine states.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling Fresh Cut Mixed Apple slices in various package sizes, including 2 x 3 lbs, 4 x 3 lbs, 100x2oz, and 24x2oz. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are identified by UPC Code 060243004586, Best By Date 2015 MA 17, and specific lot codes ranging from 2510041 to 2526041.

The recalled apple slices were distributed domestically to retail stores, distributors, and food service establishments in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The source text indicates that no distribution occurred to Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs facilities.

Consumers who have purchased these specific apple slices should check their packaging for the listed UPC, Best By Date, and lot codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop consuming it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. The FDA classifies this recall as Class I, 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: Fresh Cut Mixed Apple slices, 2 x 3 lbs, 4 x 3 lbs; USA 100x2oz; 24x2oz
Manufacturer: Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc
Category: Food — Fresh Cut Fruit
Hazard: listeria

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 (17)

UPC Code: 060243004586
Best BY Date: 2015 MA 17
Lot Codes: 2510041
2511041
2512041
2513041
2514041
2515041
2517041
2518041
2519041
2520041
2521041
2522041
2525041
2526041 UPC Code: 060243004586
2526041

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Sun Rich Fresh 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →

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