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Class I
Bidart Bros.
Recall #F-1862-2015 · Initiated 2014-12-22
Product
Gala Apples "Big B"; sold in 40-45 lb. cases with cardboard trays or in 3 lb. poly bags (~12 apples). 5 lb. poly bags (~ 18 apples) and loose fill TriWall containers ~ 700 lbs. Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA 93312
Reason for recall
Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak.. Expanded to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples from 2014 production
Quantity affected
33,900 cases;
Distribution
CA, MA, NY, MN, PA, MO, WA, TN, TX, MI, AZ, MD, OR, KS, IL, GA, NJ, IA, LA. and Canada. Other foreign distribution has not yet been provided.
Lot / code info
All Gala produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2015-04-29
Recalling firm
Bidart Bros.
4813 Calloway Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93312-9702
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.