Fresh From Texas recalls 17oz Red & Green Apples with UPC 4122087649 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check best by dates and stop using if concerned.
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Fresh From Texas is recalling 17-ounce red and green apples that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded or returned to avoid potential foodborne illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems. The contamination risk comes from the apples being packaged in clear plastic containers that may not have been properly sterilized during production.
Anyone who purchased the recalled apples between March 16 and April 11, 2016, from stores selling the product. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for apples labeled 'Red & Green Apples Large 17 oz.' with UPC 4122087649. The product was sold between March 16 and April 11, 2016, with a best by date up to April 11, 2016.
Look for the UPC 4122087649 on the packaging of the apples.
If you have the recalled apples, discard them or return them to the retailer for a refund.
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. If you have the recalled product, it is recommended to discard it.
The recall was for apples sold between March 16 and April 11, 2016, with a best by date up to April 11, 2016.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresh From Texas to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0216-2017 — Fresh From Texas Fresh From Texas Hello, I own a Fresh From Texas that is covered by recall F-0216-2017 from Fresh From Texas. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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