Sliced Apples Recalled in Texas Due to Listeria Positive Samples

A Texas food company, Fresh From Texas, is recalling products containing sliced apples after its own testing found two Listeria monocytogenes-positive samples.  The product was sold through the food retailer HEB.  The product was sold in bags and trays, also as part of multiple fruit trays.
No illnesses have been reported.

FDA Recall Notice
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm494345.htm
Fresh From Texas Recalls Apple Product Because Of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
April 5, 2016

Contact
Consumers Fresh from Texas  (817) 690-2330
Media Greg Wilemon  (210) 654-3963

Announcement
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Fresh from Texas of San Antonio, Texas is voluntarily recalling multiple products containing sliced red apples which are identified below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

No illnesses have been reported to date.
The product was sold by H-E-B stores in Texas.

Photographs of the recalled product are included below. Only the following products and production lots are affected:

Product	UPC Code	Best By Date	Packaging
H-E-B READY FRESH GO SLICED RED APPLES 22.5 oz	4122018603	03/16 to 04/11	Bagged Item
H-E-B READY FRESH GO SLICED RED APPLES WITH CARAMEL DIP 16 OZ	4122079830	03/16 to 04/11	Bagged Item
Value Pack Sliced Apples 28 oz.	42797 96149	03/16/2016 to 04/11/2016	Clear Bowl
Red & Green Apples Large 17 oz.	41220 87649	03/16/2016 to 04/11/2016	Clear Container
Large Sliced Red Apples 17 oz	41220 87646	03/16/2016 to 04/11/2016	Clear Container
Fruit Party Tray 45 oz	41220 87997	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Rectangle Container
Deluxe Fruit Tray 52 oz	42797 96661	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Round Container
Apples & Grapes 10 oz	41220 87666	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Container
Fruit & Veg Combo Tray 40oz	42797 96688	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Rectangle Tray
H-E-B READY FRESH GO FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY 7 oz.	41220 02402	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Container
H-E-B READY FRESH GO CARROTS, APPLES & CELERY WITH RANCH DIP 6.75 oz	41220 54448	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Container with 4 compartments
H-E-B READY FRESH GO CARROTS, APPLES WITH SESAME STICKS, & HUMMUS 6oz	41220 02144	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Rectangle Container with 4 compartments
H-E-B READY FRESH GO CARROTS, APPLES WITH YOGURT PRETZELS AND RANCH DIP 4.75 oz.	41220 02119	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Rectangle Container with 4 compartments
H-E-B READY FRESH GO PINEAPPLE, GRAPES & APPLES WITH BANANA CHIPS 6oz	41220 02138	03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016	Clear Container with 4 compartments

The recall was the result of internal company testing which indicated the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in two random samples of the same product. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Customers who purchased the product can return the product to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact Fresh from Texas at (817) 690-2330 Monday- Friday 24 hours a day.