Red Apple Slices recall

Recalled by Fresh Unlimited Inc · Sidney, OH, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Red Apple Slices 2.4 oz, Item #71746, 20 oz, Item # 71729 14 oz, Item # 71735. Item #71729 is sold under the brand name Sonic UPC 95829 20000. The other two packages are in clear plastic bags.

Quantity: Item #71729-359 cs/18/2 oz bags, Item #71746-127 cs/24/2 oz bags & Item #71735-127 cs/6/14 oz bags

Food: Fresh fruit

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

2 oz Use By 11/30/12 Item #71729, UPC 95829 2000, 2 oz, Use By 12/3/12, Item #71746; 14 oz, Use By 12/3/12; 12/6/12 Item # 71735.

Where it was sold

Alabama Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin West Virginia

FDA's distribution note: Product was shipped to the folloiwng states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI & WV.

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: Fresh Unlimited Inc
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Dec 8, 2012
In FDA report of: Jan 23, 2013
Terminated: Sep 16, 2014
FDA recall number: F-0887-2013 · event 63843
Official record: FDA enforcement report search

Also recalled with it (11 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria Dec 8, 2012