Appeeling Fruit, Inc

Recall #F-0181-2016 · Initiated 2015-09-09

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What happened

Appeeling Fruit, Inc. is recalling fresh sliced apple packages due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products have Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 or 09/21/15 and were distributed in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from listeria, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

Check your home for these apple products and do not eat them. If you have consumed them and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential listeria exposure. You can contact the company or the FDA if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Appeeling Fruit, Sweet Fresh, Apple Wedges, Net Wt. 16 oz. 8 2 oz. bags, UPC: 6 58324 08400, Best If Used By: 9/21/2015, Packed 6 - 8 unit packages/case; Appeeling Fruit, Sweet Fresh, Apple Wedges, Net Wt. 12 oz., , Best If Used By: 9/21/2015, Packed 6 packages/case; Produced by: Appeeling Fruit, Dauberville, PA 19533

Reason for recall

Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, Penn. is voluntarily recalling consumer packages of fresh sliced apples with Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 and 09/21/15, due to the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes,

Quantity affected

568 cases

Distribution

FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA

Lot / code info

Best If Used By: 9/21/2015;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2016-10-28