Recall of Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apples with Best By Date 8/25-11/23/2014 due to Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to foodborne illness.
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apples with Best By Date 8/25-11/23/2014 are recalled because CDC epidemiologists have linked Listeria monocytogenes illness to these products. This recall addresses a potential foodborne illness risk from contaminated apples.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. CDC epidemiologists have linked this specific outbreak to Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apples.
Consumers who purchased Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apples with Best By Date 8/25-11/23/2014 are affected. Children and pregnant individuals may be at higher risk due to Listeria's known impact on vulnerable populations.
Check for Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apples with a Best By Date between 8/25 and 11/23/2014. The product label should list 'Happy Apple Inc.' from Washington, MO or 'Oro si, CA.' as the responsible firm.
Look for the product name and Best By Date on the label to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apples.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product label to confirm if it matches the recalled items and contact the manufacturer if unsure.
The recall is for foodborne illness, not physical injury. Listeria can cause serious illness in vulnerable populations, but the record does not specify a physical injury risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Happy Apples to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1220-2015 — Happy Apples Happy Apples Hello, I own a Happy Apples that is covered by recall F-1220-2015 from Happy Apples. 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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