Recall: Happy Apples Caramel Apples with Listeria Risk

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Recalling firmLochirco Fruit & Produce Inc527 Commercial Dr · Union, MO 63084-3006

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What happened, in plain English

Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples (3.5 oz) with Best By dates from 8/25 to 11/23/2014 are recalled because CDC linked Listeria monocytogenes illness to these apples. This recall is important because Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women and newborns.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause severe infections in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. The CDC has linked this specific outbreak to Happy Apples Caramel Apples, which may have contaminated the product with the bacteria.

Who’s affected

People who bought Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples with Best By dates between 8/25 and 11/23/2014 are affected. Pregnant women and newborns are at higher risk for serious Listeria infections.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples with a net weight of 3.5 oz and Best By dates from August 25 to November 23, 2014.

Brand
Happy Apples
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples with Best By dates between August 25 and November 23, 2014.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The CDC has linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples with a net weight of 3.5 oz and Best By dates from August 25 to November 23, 2014.

Is there a remedy for this product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy.

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Subject: Recall F-1216-2015 — Happy Apples Happy Apples

Hello,

I own a Happy Apples that is covered by recall F-1216-2015 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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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-1216-2015 (December 19, 2014) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1216-2015 to see it in context.
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Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc recalls Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., with Best By date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible

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