Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Other Apple Varieties Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
There’s another recall in the news! 😱🍎
A Michigan produce company is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of fresh apples for possible listeria contamination. North Bay Produce said that the recall affects six different apple varieties including Fuji, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Jonamac, Jonathan, and Red Delicious.
The recalled apples were sold in plastic bags under the brands Great Lakes, North Bay Produce, and Pure Michigan. They were also sold in unbranded clear plastic tote bags, white paper tote bags, and individually from retailers’ display trays.
The affected apples were shipped to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin between October 16 and October 21. Apples purchased before October 16th are not affected by the recall.
This recall is the result of a test revealing the presence of listeria, the company said in a statement. There have been no reported illnesses related to the apples so far.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in young children, elderly people, and anyone with weakened immune systems. Healthy people can also be affected, and it can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women and their unborn children.
Anyone with an affected product is urged not to consume it and to either discard it immediately or return it to the store where it was purchased. Consumers with questions may call 1-231-929-4001, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, or visit NorthBayProduce.com.
You can also view a complete list of apple varieties, product descriptions, and photos in the statement released by North Bay Produce.
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Thanks, Benjamin!
Well, I have some of their Honeycrisp, but they were sold individually and don’t seem to be part of the recall. I guess I’d better eat Halloween candy instead, just to be on the safe side.
Hahahaha! Better safe than sorry, right?
i eat apples every morning. dang it
My spouse bought some Honeycrisp from a farm in bulk here in MI. I can’t convince him to toss them. He hates food waste and the recall has mentioned Kroger, Aldi’s, and Fresh Thyme, but not the farms themselves. Fingers crossed his stubbornness doesn’t send him to the hospital. I understand the hatred of food waste. It sickens me to ask. That being said, a hospital bill will cost a lot more from the money side and he is risking his wellbeing.
Could you make applesauce out of the apples? According to google if the temperature reaches 165 degrees F it will kill the Listeria bacteria. Fingers crossed your husband doesn’t get sick.