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FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrigerated under 38 F. There are no labels on individual bags.

Reported: February 13, 2019 Initiated: December 20, 2018 #F-0876-2019

Product Description

Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrigerated under 38 F. There are no labels on individual bags.

Reason for Recall

Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.

Details

Recalling Firm
Apple Foods, Inc.
Units Affected
73/5 lb. bags of Diced Celery and 122/5 lb. bags of Celery Sticks
Distribution
distributed in Oregon
Location
Portland, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrigerated under 38 F. There are no labels on individual bags.. Recalled by Apple Foods, Inc.. Units affected: 73/5 lb. bags of Diced Celery and 122/5 lb. bags of Celery Sticks.
Why was this product recalled?
Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0876-2019.