Happy Apple recalls caramel apples with peanuts from August 25 to November 23, 2014, due to Listeria monocytogenes linked to foodborne illness. Consumers should check product dates and labels.
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Happy Apple is recalling caramel apples with peanuts that were sold between August 25 and November 23, 2014, because they were linked to Listeria monocytogenes infections. This recall is important because Listeria can cause serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable groups. The outbreak linked to these caramel apples has been identified by CDC epidemiologists as a source of illness.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria. Anyone who bought the recalled caramel apples with peanuts during the specified date range should check their product.
Check for Happy Apple brand labels with a Best By date between August 25 and November 23, 2014, or Kroger packaging with a Best By date between September 15 and November 18, 2014. The product includes caramel apples with peanuts in various pack sizes.
Look for Happy Apple or Kroger packaging with Best By dates in the specified ranges: August 25 to November 23, 2014 for Happy Apple, and September 15 to November 18, 2014 for Kroger.
The recall is due to a Listeria outbreak linked to these caramel apples. If you have the recalled product, stop using it and contact Happy Apple for instructions.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria infections.
Check for Happy Apple or Kroger packaging with Best By dates between August 25 and November 23, 2014, or September 15 and November 18, 2014.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Happy Apple to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1217-2015 — Happy Apple Happy Apple Hello, I own a Happy Apple that is covered by recall F-1217-2015 from Happy Apple. 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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