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FDA Food Critical Class I Terminated

Caramel Apple packaged topped with colored sprinkles packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Oro si, CA.,: Happy Apples Wacky, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples Spooky Sprinkles, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Kroger with Sprinkles, 3 Apples, Net Wt. 10.5 oz, Kroger with Sprinkles, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.5 oz.

Reported: February 25, 2015 Initiated: December 19, 2014 #F-1218-2015

Product Description

Caramel Apple packaged topped with colored sprinkles packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Oro si, CA.,: Happy Apples Wacky, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples Spooky Sprinkles, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Kroger with Sprinkles, 3 Apples, Net Wt. 10.5 oz, Kroger with Sprinkles, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.5 oz.

Reason for Recall

CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

Details

Units Affected
single apple package - 123/48 count/cases, 6,466/24 count/cases, 472/12 count/cases and triple apple pkg - 480/12 count/cases
Distribution
Product distributed to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT and Canada
Location
Union, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Caramel Apple packaged topped with colored sprinkles packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Oro si, CA.,: Happy Apples Wacky, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples Spooky Sprinkles, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Kroger with Sprinkles, 3 Apples, Net Wt. 10.5 oz, Kroger with Sprinkles, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.5 oz.. Recalled by Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. Units affected: single apple package - 123/48 count/cases, 6,466/24 count/cases, 472/12 count/cases and triple apple pkg - 480/12 count/cases.
Why was this product recalled?
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 25, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1218-2015.