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Caramel Apples with red cinnamon, topped with peanuts packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is appy Apple Inc., Washington, MO, and Orosi, CA, : Happy Apples, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples, Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples, 4 Pack, Net Wt. 15 os., K roger Candy Apples, Net Wt. 3.75 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15-11/18/2014, and Kroger Candy Apples 3 Pack, Net Wt. 10.5 oz. with Best By Date range

Reported: February 25, 2015 Initiated: December 19, 2014 #F-1219-2015

Product Description

Caramel Apples with red cinnamon, topped with peanuts packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is appy Apple Inc., Washington, MO, and Orosi, CA, : Happy Apples, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples, Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples, 4 Pack, Net Wt. 15 os., K roger Candy Apples, Net Wt. 3.75 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15-11/18/2014, and Kroger Candy Apples 3 Pack, Net Wt. 10.5 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15 -11/18/2014.

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, 8,206/24 count/cases, 112/12 count/cases, and triple apple package - 6,180/12 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 Apples with red cinnamon, topped with peanuts packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is appy Apple Inc., Washington, MO, and Orosi, CA, : Happy Apples, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples, Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples, 4 Pack, Net Wt. 15 os., K roger Candy Apples, Net Wt. 3.75 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15-11/18/2014, and Kroger Candy Apples 3 Pack, Net Wt. 10.5 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15 -11/18/2014.. Recalled by Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc. Units affected: single apple package - 123/48 count/cases, 8,206/24 count/cases, 112/12 count/cases, and triple apple package - 6,180/12 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-1219-2015.