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…
Recalling firm: Bidart Bros.
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.
The exact product
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
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Original FDA code information
All Granny Smith apples produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1861-2015
- Event ID
- 70115
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Dec 22, 2014
- Reported
- Apr 8, 2015
- Classified
- Mar 31, 2015
- Terminated
- Apr 29, 2015
- Quantity
- 347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
Where it was distributed
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.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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