FDA recalls · F-1861-2015
Bidart Bros. recall
- FoodGranny Smith Apples, "Granny's Best" or "Big B"; sold in 40-45 lb. cases with cardboard trays or in 3 lb. poly bags (~12 apples). 5 lb. poly bags (~ 18 apples) and loose fill TriWall containers ~ 700 lbs. Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA 93312
- ReasonRecall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak. Expansion of recall on January 6, 2015 to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples in the 2014 Production.
- ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2015-04-29
- DatesFirm started it 2014-12-22. In FDA's enforcement report 2015-04-08.
- Sold inCA, MA, NY, MN, PA, MO, WA, TN, TX, MI, AZ, MD, OR, KS, IL, GA, NJ, IA, LA. and Canada. Other foreign distribution has not yet been provided.
- Amount347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds
- CodesAll Granny Smith apples produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..
- FirmBidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA · Voluntary: Firm initiated
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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1861-2015. Class meanings: FDA.