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

FDA recall notice · announced April 8, 2015 · Bidart Bros

Class I FDA/FSIS Class I: reasonable probability that use will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product

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

Notes

Distribution: 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.
Lot/code information: All Gala produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
Quantity: 33,900 cases;
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Granny Smith Apples, "Granny's Best" or "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 (F-1861-2015)
- 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., Bakersfie (F-1862-2015)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.