Appeeling Fruit, Inc

Recall #F-0182-2016 · Initiated 2015-09-09

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What happened

Appeeling Fruit Inc. is recalling fresh sliced apples sold in bulk and 4-pack boxes because they may contain listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Florida with best-if-used-by dates of September 14 or 21, 2015.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could be at risk, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to serious complications from listeria infection.

What to do

If you have these sliced apples, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Monitor yourself for symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea; contact a doctor if you develop these symptoms and mention you may have consumed recalled apples.

Product

Appeeling Fruit Inc.,Dauberville, PA 19533; Fresh Slices, Net Wt. 20 # Bulk, Best If Used By: 9/18/2015 Appeeling Fruit Inc., Dauberville, PA 19533 (bulk-packed), 4 CT/3 lb. Sweet Apple Slices Best If Used By: 9/18/2015. Packed 4 - 3lb boxes/case.

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

44 cases

Distribution

FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA

Lot / code info

Best If Used By: 9/18/2015

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2016-10-28