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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 19, 2014

Caramel Apples packaged in the following configurations with Best By date range -…

Recalling firm: Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc

Why it was recalled

CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Feb 8, 2017.

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ProductCaramel Apples packaged in the following configurations with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.,: Happy Apples Simply Caramel Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples Simply Caramel 4 Pack, Net Wt. 14 oz., Happy Apples Simply Double Caramel Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 11.25 oz., Happy Apples Double Caramel, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples Simply Caramel Net Wt. 3.5oz., and Kroger, Simply Caramel, 3 Apples, Net Wt. 9 oz., with Best By date range - 9/15-11/18/2014,
Package size9 oz

FDA code information

Best by: 8/25-11/23/2014 Kroger Best By - 9/15-11/18/2014

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Original product description

Caramel Apples packaged in the following configurations with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is Happy Apple Inc., Washington, MO., and Orosi, CA.,: Happy Apples Simply Caramel Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples Simply Caramel 4 Pack, Net Wt. 14 oz., Happy Apples Simply Double Caramel Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 11.25 oz., Happy Apples Double Caramel, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples Simply Caramel Net Wt. 3.5oz., and Kroger, Simply Caramel, 3 Apples, Net Wt. 9 oz., with Best By date range - 9/15-11/18/2014,

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
best by8/25-11Best by: 8/25-11/23/2014 Kroger Best By - 9/15-11/18/2014

Original FDA recall reason

CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1214-2015
Event ID
70069
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 19, 2014
Reported
Feb 25, 2015
Classified
Feb 18, 2015
Terminated
Feb 8, 2017
Quantity
single apple pkg - 131/48 count/cases, 3,787/24 count/cases, 2,218/12 count cases and triple apple pkg - 5,047/12 count/cases, 428/6 count/cases
Location
Union, MO, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

Product distributed to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT and Canada

FDA source record · F-1214-2015

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