Jack Brown Gala Apples Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk
Jack Brown Produce recalls Gala apples from specific lot numbers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid these products to prevent foodborne illness.
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Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification from the supplier that product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Jack Brown Produce is recalling Gala apples that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. This recall affects specific tray sizes and lot numbers sold in the U.S. The contamination risk means these apples should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19927-jack-brown-gala-apples-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19927-jack-brown-gala-apples-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0637-2018
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“Jack Brown Gala Apples Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19927-jack-brown-gala-apples-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0637-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0637-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated apples may lead to infection if eaten, potentially causing fever, muscle aches, and more serious complications.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Gala apples from Jack Brown Produce in the U.S. with lot numbers 159-174. Children and pregnant individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Gala apples in metric tray sizes (50ct to 113ct) or poly/mesh bags with lot numbers 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, or 173, 174.
- Brand
Jack Brown Produce- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic: Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio Foreign/VA/DOD: None
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0637-2018 | Gala, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case; Lot # 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173, 174, | 5278 cases |
| F-0638-2018 | Fuji, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case; Lot # 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173, 174, | 5278 units shipped |
| F-0639-2018 | Golden Delicious whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case; Lot # 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173, 174 | 5278 units shipped |
| F-0640-2018 | Golden Del., Gala, Fuji, Honey Crisp; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case; Lot # 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 173, 174, | 5278 units shipped |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Apples
Discard all Gala apples with lot numbers 159 through 174 that were sold in metric tray sizes or specific bag types.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Domestic: Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio Foreign/VA/DOD: None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class I
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0637-2018 (December 17, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0637-2018 to see it in context.
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