Why it was 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.
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
All Granny Smith apples produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
Where it was sold
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.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1861-2015
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Dec 22, 2014
- FDA report date
- Apr 8, 2015
- Quantity
- 347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Bidart Bros.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1861-2015, exactly as published.
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- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 70115
- Address
- 4813 Calloway Dr
- Code information
- All Granny Smith apples produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
- Postal code
- 93312-9702
- Report date
- Apr 8, 2015
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1861-2015
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Bidart Bros.
- Product quantity
- 347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds
- Termination date
- Apr 29, 2015
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- 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.
- Recall initiation date
- Dec 22, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Mar 31, 2015