The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2342-2015·Announced 2015-06-03

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Recalls Fresh Cut Red Apple Slices for Listeria Risk

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

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 metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as FDA Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling specific packages of Fresh Cut Red Apple Slices. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include various package sizes, such as 2 x 3 lbs, 4 x 3 lbs, 100x 2 oz., 24 x 2 oz., and 3 lbs. units.

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 does not indicate distribution to Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs facilities.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packaging for the specific UPC codes and lot codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Cut Red Apple Slices 2 x 3 lbs; 4 x 3 lbs; USA 100x 2 oz.; 24 x 2 oz.; USA 3 lbs.
Manufacturer
Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc
Category
Food — Fresh Cut 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 (19)

  • UPC Code: 060243005088
  • Best BY Date: 2015 MA 17
  • Lot Codes: 2512041
  • 2514041
  • 2515041
  • 2518041
  • 2519041
  • 2521041
  • 2522041
  • 2525041
  • 2526041 UPC Code:060243005088
  • 2526041 UPC Code:060243012932
  • Best BY Date: 2015 MA 16
  • Lot Codes: 2510041
  • 2511041
  • 2513041
  • 2517041
  • 2520041
  • 2524041

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.

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