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Del Monte Recalls Granny Smith Apples Due to Potential Listeria
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Del Monte Fresh Foods / Granny Smith Apples
Del Monte Apple Recall Overview:
Del Monte is recalling its Granny Smith apples because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. This was found, when a customer performed microbial testing on raw apples received.
No known illnesses have been reported.
What Is Listeria:
Where Were the Apples Sold:
A total of 695 boxes containing 8 “Granny Smith” green apples each and 67 clear plastic bags containing 6 “Granny Smith” green apples each were distributed to Coremark and 7-Eleven for sale in convenience stores in the Mountain States region on Oct. 1-12, 2015.
States affected include CO, KS, MO, NE, NM, OK, SD, UT and WY. The apples at store level are individual fruit on open displays.
All retailers have been asked to remove all apples from their shelves.
What To Do If You Purchased This Product:
If you have purchased the Del Monte Fresh Foods Granny Smith apples, please discard them right away to avoid health risks.
Contact Del Monte Fresh Foods:
For questions regarding the recall or to request a refund please contact the company’s consumer hot line at 1-800-659-6500 operating 24 hours seven days a week or email Del Monte Fresh at Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com
For More Information Regarding This Recall:
Please visit the FDA.gov website for further details.
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