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FDA Food Critical Class I Terminated

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 lbs. Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA 93312

Reported: April 8, 2015 Initiated: December 22, 2014 #F-1861-2015

Product Description

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 lbs. Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA 93312

Reason for Recall

Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak. Expansion of recall on January 6, 2015 to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples in the 2014 Production.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bidart Bros.
Units Affected
347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds
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.
Location
Bakersfield, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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 lbs. Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Recalled by Bidart Bros.. Units affected: 347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds.
Why was this product recalled?
Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak. Expansion of recall on January 6, 2015 to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples in the 2014 Production.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 8, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1861-2015.