Fuji apples, Nature's Delight brand, packaged in tray pack box size 64, net weight 40 lbs., PLU 4131, distributed by L&M Yakima, WA 98903

Fuji apples are recalled because Thiabendazole was detected at 6.9 ppm.

Recall #: F-0017-2018
Affected scope: 11,801 cases
Initiated: September 8, 2017

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Apple King, LLC recalled Fuji apples, Nature's Delight brand, packaged in tray pack box size 64, net weight 40 lbs… - a moderate-severity action.

Fuji apples, Nature's Delight brand, packaged in tray pack box size 64, net weight 40 lbs… was recalled by Apple King, LLC in October 18, 2017. Reason: Fuji apples are recalled because Thiabendazole was detected at 6.9 ppm.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0017-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Apple King, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Fuji apples are recalled because Thiabendazole was detected at 6.9 ppm..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 18, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0017-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Fuji apples, Nature's Delight brand, packaged in tray pack box size 64, net weight 40 lbs., PLU 4131, distributed by L&M Yakima, WA 98903

Reason for recall

Fuji apples are recalled because Thiabendazole was detected at 6.9 ppm.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0017-2018
Date reported	October 18, 2017
Date initiated	September 8, 2017
Recalling firm	Apple King, LLC
Firm location	Yakima, WA
Affected scope	11,801 cases
Distribution	distributed in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, NY, OR, SC, TX, WA and in Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Fuji apples, Nature's Delight brand, packaged in tray pack box size 64, net weight 40 lbs., PLU 4131, distributed by L&M Yakima, WA 98903. Recalled by Apple King, LLC. Units affected: 11,801 cases.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Fuji apples are recalled because Thiabendazole was detected at 6.9 ppm.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 18, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0017-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: distributed in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, NY, OR, SC, TX, WA and in Canada..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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