Nyblad Orchards Recalls Apples Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Nyblad Orchards is recalling multiple apple varieties sold in various pack sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product labels for specific lot numbers.
Recall notice
Nyblad Orchards Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of whole fresh apples due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Nyblad Orchards is recalling several types of fresh apples because they might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects apples sold in different pack sizes and quantities. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19931-nyblad-orchards-recalls-apples-due-to-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19931-nyblad-orchards-recalls-apples-due-to-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0616-2018
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“Nyblad Orchards Recalls Apples Due to Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19931-nyblad-orchards-recalls-apples-due-to-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0616-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0616-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated apples could lead to illness if eaten.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased these apples from stores or online. Children and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to potential serious health effects from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for apples packaged in red net mesh bags, poly bags, or cardboard trays with specific lot numbers listed on labels. The product includes various pack sizes like 2-3/4 apples, 3lb, and 50ct individual apples.
- Brand
Nyblad Orchards- 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 Foreign/VA/DOD: None
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0616-2018 | Golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes; NOI LOT #163, #164, #165, #166, #167, #168, #169, #159, #160, #173, #174. These are on all plastic bag enclosures, mesh labels, and case labels for every pack. | 5278 units shipped |
| F-0617-2018 | Honey crisp, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes; NOI LOT #163, #164, #165, #166, #167, #168, #169, #159, #160, #173, #174. These are on all plastic bag enclosures, mesh labels, and case labels for every pack. UPC#3283 Honey crisp Apples For Loose Apples | 5278 Shipped Units |
| F-0618-2018 | Fuji, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes; NOI LOT #163, #164, #165, #166, #167, #168, #169, #159, #160, #173, #174. These are on all plastic bag enclosures, mesh labels, and case labels for every pack. UPC #4129, #4131 Fuji Apples For Loose Apples | 5278 Shipped Units |
| F-0619-2018 | Gala, Fuji., honey crisp, golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags; NOI LOT #163, #164, #165, #166, #167, #168, #169, #159, #160, #173, #174. These are on all plastic bag enclosures, mesh labels, and case labels for every pack. UPC #4129, #4131 Fuji Apples For Loose Apples UPC#3283 Honeycrisp Apples For Loose Apples | 5278 units shipped |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for lot numbers on the packaging, such as #163 through #174, to identify affected apples.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Michigan, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Domestic: Michigan Foreign/VA/DOD: None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Michigan.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 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.
Questions people ask
Are these apples safe to eat?
The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, so it is not safe to eat these apples without checking the recall list.
What should I do if I have these apples?
Check the product labels for lot numbers. If they match the recalled lots, stop using them and contact Nyblad Orchards for further instructions.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0616-2018 (December 14, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0616-2018 to see it in context.
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