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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Dec 29, 2014 (12 years ago)

Caramel Apple labeled as Merbs Candies recall

Recalled by Sugar Daddy LTD · Saint Louis, MO, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

Pathogen: Listeria

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

Caramel Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Double Dipped, St. Louis individually wrapped in plastic

Quantity: 1,000 retail caramel apples

Food: Chocolate & candy Fresh fruit

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

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Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Illinois Missouri

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed wholesale to area (eastern MO and southern IL) supermarkets and other retailers. The firm also distrbuted apples via its local retail store and via the internet to consumers nationwide.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. 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
Sugar Daddy LTD
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 29, 2014
In FDA report of
Mar 4, 2015
Terminated
Feb 9, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1351-2015 · event 70126
Official record
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