Recall: Happy Apple Caramel Apples with Listeria Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Happy Apple Inc is recalling caramel apples with Best By dates from August 25 to November 23, 2014, because CDC epidemiologists linked Listeria monocytogenes illness to these products. This recall is important because Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections in vulnerable populations. The CDC has linked an outbreak of this bacteria to Happy Apple Inc's caramel apples, which may lead to foodborne illness.

Who’s affected

Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious Listeria infections. Anyone who bought these caramel apples with the specified Best By dates should check if they have them.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for caramel apples with the brand 'Happy Apple Inc' and Best By dates between August 25 and November 23, 2014. Also, look for Kroger's Simply Caramel apples with Best By dates from September 15 to November 18, 2014.

Brand
Happy Apple Inc
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Dates
Look for caramel apples with Best By dates from August 25 to November 23, 2014, or September 15 to November 18, 2014.

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Questions people ask

Is this recall dangerous for everyone?

No, Listeria infections are most serious for pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Healthy adults are at lower risk.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for Happy Apple Inc caramel apples with Best By dates between August 25 and November 23, 2014, or Kroger Simply Caramel apples with Best By dates from September 15 to November 18, 2014.

Do I need to throw out the product?

The recall does not require discarding the product; you can check the dates and contact the manufacturer if needed.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Happy Apple Inc to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-1214-2015 — Happy Apple Inc Happy Apple Inc

Hello,

I own a Happy Apple Inc that is covered by recall F-1214-2015 from Happy Apple Inc.

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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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-1214-2015 (December 19, 2014) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1214-2015 to see it in context.
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Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc recalls Caramel Apples packaged in the following configurations with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm

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