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RECALL: Diced and Sliced Apple Products for Listeria Contamination
A New Jersey Company is recalling individually packaged products that contain sliced and diced apples.
Editor's note: The following recall information comes Ready Pac.
Missa Bay, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ready Pac Foods, Inc., of Swedesboro, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich products containing apples, as listed below, with the Use-by dates of July 8, 2012 through August 20, 2012 because they contain diced or sliced apples which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life-threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastro intestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
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The recalled products were produced and distributed from the Missa Bay, LLC facility to retailers and foodservice operators in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
This recall notification is being issued due to finding Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used by Missa Bay, LLC to produce apple products. Missa Bay, LLC is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with this voluntary recall.
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Only the specific products identified in the list below are included in the recall.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected product are asked to record the Use-by date and/or UPC code number, immediately dispose of the product, and contact the Ready Pac Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free at (800) 800-7822, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) to obtain a full refund. Please visit our website atwww.readypac.com for a copy of the release.
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has earned an outstanding safety record for over 40 years and has taken immediate precautionary measures to protect public health by issuing this voluntary recall. Ready Pac customer service representatives have already contacted all customers impacted and are in the process of confirming that the recalled products are not in the stream of commerce. Consumers with questions may contact Ready Pac directly at 1-800-800-7822 M-F 8am-5pm PDT.
Missa Bay, LLC August 10, 2012 Precautionary Voluntary Recall
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
Product Description
Use-by-dates
UPCode
BK Fresh Apple Slices, 2oz, “Burger King” labelOn or before August 13
n/a
Snack Pac Apples & Caramel, 4oz, “Hannaford” labelOn or before August 18
4126817191
Snack Pac Apples, Granola & Yogurt, 4.3oz, “Hannaford” labelOn or before August 18
4126817195
(ONLY in the following states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ , NY, PA, RI , VT)
On or before August 19
n/a
Diced Apples for Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, 0.92oz, “McDonalds” label(ONLY in the following states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ , NY, PA, RI , VT)
On or before August 19
n/a
Fruit & Walnut Snack, 5.75oz, “McDonalds” labelOn or before August 20
n/a
Apple Blue Pecan bistro, 4.75oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 12
7774529497
Fruit Frenzy, 32oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 18
7774523086
On or before August 18
7774521606
Ready Snax Apples, Cheese with Caramel Dip, 4oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 18
7774523896
Ready Snax Apples, Celery, Raisins with Peanut Butter, 4oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 18
7774523897
Ready Snax Apples, Granola & Yogurt, 4.3oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 18
7774523089
Super Fruit Blend, 6oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 17
7774523076
On or before August 16
7774523746
Sweet Sunshine Platter, 37oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before August 16
7774524204
Product Description
Use-by-dates
UPCode
Apple, Blue Cheese & Pecan Complete Salad Kit, 8.75oz, “Safeway Farms” labelOn or before August 18
2113033680
Apple Caramel Dipper, 6.7oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 16
2619100394
Apple Peanut Butter Dipper, 6.5oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 15
2619100268
Apple Slices, 3.5oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 16
2619102232
On or before August 16
2619102517
Chicken Salad Snack, 6.7oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 12
2619102760
Chicken Salad Sandwich, 7.8oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 10
2619105670
Fruit & Cheese, 6oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 11
2619102567
Protein Power Pack, 7.8oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 11
2619102565
On or before August 13
2619102518
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, 7.7oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before August 10
2619105622
Apples, Celery, Raisins & Peanut Butter, 4oz, “Wegmans” labelOn or before August 18
7789026744
Apples, Cheese & Caramel Dip, 4oz, “Wegmans” labelOn or before August 15
7789026743
Apples, Granola & Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt, 4.3oz, “Wegmans” labelOn or before August 18
7789026737
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