Happy Apple Inc recalls caramel apples with Listeria monocytogenes linked to foodborne illness. Products with Best By dates 8/25-11/23/2014 may be affected. Consumers should check labels for specific packaging.
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Happy Apple Inc is recalling caramel apples sold between August 25 and November 23, 2014, due to Listeria monocytogenes linked to foodborne illness. This recall is important because Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women and newborns.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause severe infections in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. The outbreak linked to these caramel apples has been identified by CDC epidemiologists as a source of foodborne illness.
Anyone who purchased Happy Apple Inc's caramel apples with Best By dates from August 25 to November 23, 2014. Pregnant women and newborns are at higher risk for serious infections from Listeria.
Check for Happy Apple Inc products with Best By dates between August 25 and November 23, 2014. Look for packaging types: Happy Apples Select 3 Pack (12 oz), Happy Apples Select (4 oz), or Grand Gourmet (11 oz).
Look for the Happy Apple Inc brand and Best By dates from August 25 to November 23, 2014 on the packaging.
The CDC has linked Listeria monocytogenes to illness from these caramel apples, so they are not safe to eat. Consumers should check if they have the recalled products and follow the recall instructions.
Pregnant women and newborns are at higher risk for serious infections from Listeria monocytogenes, as noted by CDC epidemiologists.
Check for Happy Apple Inc products with Best By dates between August 25 and November 23, 2014, in packaging types: Happy Apples Select 3 Pack (12 oz), Happy Apples Select (4 oz), or Grand Gourmet (11 oz).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Happy Apple Inc to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1215-2015 — Happy Apple Inc Happy Apple Inc Hello, I own a Happy Apple Inc that is covered by recall F-1215-2015 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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