Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples — Class I food recall F-1216-2015
Terminated recall by Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc, reported 2015-02-25, distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR…. CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
| Recall number | F-1216-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc, Union, MO, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-12-19 |
| Classified | 2015-02-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-02-25 |
| Terminated | 2017-02-08 |
| Distributed | AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| Expiration dates | 2011-08-25 |
Product
Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.
Reason for recall
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Machine access
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