Golden Delicious whole fresh apples — Class I food recall F-0639-2018
Terminated recall by Jack Brown Produce, Inc., reported 2018-01-17, distributed in GA, IN, MI, MO, OH. Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification f
| Recall number | F-0639-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Jack Brown Produce, Inc., Sparta, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-12-17 |
| Classified | 2018-01-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-01-17 |
| Terminated | 2018-03-29 |
| Distributed | GA, IN, MI, MO, OH |
| Quantity | 5,278 units |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| Lot numbers | 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173, 174 |
Product
Golden Delicious whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Reason for recall
Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification from the supplier that product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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