https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm590372.htm
Fresh Pak Inc. Recalls Lot Specific Sliced Apple Products Because of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
December 22, 2017
Contact
Consumers Josue Cortez (313) 841-7911
Consumers Josue Cortez (313) 841-7911
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Fresh Pak Inc. of Detroit, MI is announcing a voluntary Lot specific recall of red/green apple slices. Jack Brown Produce, Inc. (supplier) requested Fresh Pak Inc. to perform a recall for the reason that they could have potentially been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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.
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Fresh Pak Inc. of Detroit, MI is announcing a voluntary Lot specific recall of red/green apple slices. Jack Brown Produce, Inc. (supplier) requested Fresh Pak Inc. to perform a recall for the reason that they could have potentially been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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.
To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem.
The recalled apples slices were distributed in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in retail stores and through distributors. A potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company Nyblad Orchards revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a random single sample that was taken from related gala apple products.
We ask retailers to remove this product immediately from your shelves and/or inventory staging areas. After removal, we ask that you destroy this product immediately.
Consumers that are in possession of any of the recalled products are urged to discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For any questions or concern contact Josue Cortez at (313) 841-7911 Mon-Fri 7am-2pm eastern time.
The products come in a 2.2, 2.5, 9, and 7 ounce bags and or plastic packages as well as 3 Lb. bags and are marked as follows:
Item Description Brand Name Lot Number UPC Use BY Range:
3lb Bag Dice Red Apples None 312544,312807 None Dec 29‐ Jan 2
3lb Bag Slice Red Apples None 312542 None Dec 28‐ Jan 1
(5/2.2oz) Slice Apple Bags in clamshells Michigan Apples‐ Aunt Mid’s 312547, 312806 7122817430 Dec 28‐ Jan 1
(5/2.5oz) Slice Apples w/ grapes bags in clamshells Aunt Mid’s 312546 7122817431 Dec 31
9oz Slice Apples Container Fresh Pak Inc 312447, 312537, 312666, 312780, 312943 7122817686 Dec 17‐21
9oz Mix (red/green) Slice Apples Container Fresh Pak Inc 312448, 312538, 312781, 312944,312667 7122817687 Dec 17‐21
7oz Fruit and cheese Snacks None 312422, 312511, 312641,312755, 312918 7122817684 Dec 17‐21
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm590131.htm
Meijer Voluntarily Recalls Select Meijer Brand Fresh Packaged Products Containing Apples Due to Potential Health Risk
For Immediate Release
December 20, 2017
Contact
Consumers (800) 543-3704
Announcement
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Recalled Products sold at all Meijer stores
As a result of the Fresh-Pak Inc. recall, Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer brand packaged products due to sliced apples within the products being potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, there have been no known illnesses reported in connection with this recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, including animals. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The following Meijer brand packaged products contain apple slices that were supplied by Detroit-based Fresh-Pak, Inc. Meijer received notice of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from Fresh-Pak, which was alerted by their supplier, Jack Brown. The recalled product will be in plastic containers with printed labels and include “sell by” range of December 17, 2017 through December 21, 2017. The products were sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
Product Description UPC \
Meijer Michigan Harvest Salad – 10 oz. 708820684003
Meijer Sharable Waldorf Salad – 16 oz. 713733538640
Meijer Fresh Cranberry Apple Stuffing Starter – 18.9 oz. 719283379771
Customers should stop using the product and either dispose of it, or return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, please contact Meijer at (800) 543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meijer stores are opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The recalled apples slices were distributed in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in retail stores and through distributors. A potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company Nyblad Orchards revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a random single sample that was taken from related gala apple products.
We ask retailers to remove this product immediately from your shelves and/or inventory staging areas. After removal, we ask that you destroy this product immediately.
Consumers that are in possession of any of the recalled products are urged to discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For any questions or concern contact Josue Cortez at (313) 841-7911 Mon-Fri 7am-2pm eastern time.
The products come in a 2.2, 2.5, 9, and 7 ounce bags and or plastic packages as well as 3 Lb. bags and are marked as follows:
Item Description Brand Name Lot Number UPC Use BY Range:
3lb Bag Dice Red Apples None 312544,312807 None Dec 29‐ Jan 2
3lb Bag Slice Red Apples None 312542 None Dec 28‐ Jan 1
(5/2.2oz) Slice Apple Bags in clamshells Michigan Apples‐ Aunt Mid’s 312547, 312806 7122817430 Dec 28‐ Jan 1
(5/2.5oz) Slice Apples w/ grapes bags in clamshells Aunt Mid’s 312546 7122817431 Dec 31
9oz Slice Apples Container Fresh Pak Inc 312447, 312537, 312666, 312780, 312943 7122817686 Dec 17‐21
9oz Mix (red/green) Slice Apples Container Fresh Pak Inc 312448, 312538, 312781, 312944,312667 7122817687 Dec 17‐21
7oz Fruit and cheese Snacks None 312422, 312511, 312641,312755, 312918 7122817684 Dec 17‐21
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm590131.htm
Meijer Voluntarily Recalls Select Meijer Brand Fresh Packaged Products Containing Apples Due to Potential Health Risk
For Immediate Release
December 20, 2017
Contact
Consumers (800) 543-3704
Announcement
View Product Photos
Recalled Products sold at all Meijer stores
As a result of the Fresh-Pak Inc. recall, Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer brand packaged products due to sliced apples within the products being potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, there have been no known illnesses reported in connection with this recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, including animals. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The following Meijer brand packaged products contain apple slices that were supplied by Detroit-based Fresh-Pak, Inc. Meijer received notice of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from Fresh-Pak, which was alerted by their supplier, Jack Brown. The recalled product will be in plastic containers with printed labels and include “sell by” range of December 17, 2017 through December 21, 2017. The products were sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
Product Description UPC \
Meijer Michigan Harvest Salad – 10 oz. 708820684003
Meijer Sharable Waldorf Salad – 16 oz. 713733538640
Meijer Fresh Cranberry Apple Stuffing Starter – 18.9 oz. 719283379771
Customers should stop using the product and either dispose of it, or return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, please contact Meijer at (800) 543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meijer stores are opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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