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
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All Granny Smith apples produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Bidart Bros.
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full 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
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All Granny Smith apples produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
Distribution:
Distributed in: CA, MA, NY, MN, PA, MO, WA, TN, TX, MI, AZ, MD, OR, KS, IL, GA, NJ, IA, LA
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: F-1861-2015
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