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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Dec 22, 2014 (12 years ago)

Gala Apples "Big B" recall

Recalled by Bidart Bros. · Bakersfield, CA, United States

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

Why it was recalled

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

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What was recalled

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

Quantity: 33,900 cases;

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.

All Gala produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..

Where it was sold

Arizona California Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington

FDA's distribution note: 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.

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
Bidart Bros.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 22, 2014
In FDA report of
Apr 8, 2015
Terminated
Apr 29, 2015
FDA recall number
F-1862-2015 · event 70115
Official record
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Also recalled with it (1 more product)

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

Class I · High risk Terminated Other

Granny Smith Apples

Reason Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak. Expansion of recall on January 6, 2015 to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples in…

Bidart Bros. 19 states F-1861-2015

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