Gala Apples "Big B" — Class I food recall F-1862-2015
Terminated recall by Bidart Bros., reported 2015-04-08, distributed in AZ, CA, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA…. Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with
| Recall number | F-1862-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-12-22 |
| Classified | 2015-03-31 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-04-08 |
| Terminated | 2015-04-29 |
| Distributed | AZ, CA, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 33,900 cases |
Product
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
Reason for recall
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
Machine access
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