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Apple Slices Recalled at McDonalds, Burger King, Wawa, Others
A New Jersey Company is recalling almost 300,000 cases of packaged products that contain sliced and diced apples.
Missa Bay, LLC, is voluntarily recalling a total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich products containing apples because they might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes which can cause fever, muscle aches and gastro intestinal symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea.
The recalled foods containing diced or sliced apples have Use-by dates of July 8 through Aug. 20.
The recalled products were produced and distributed from the Missa Bay, LLC facility to retailers and foodservice operators in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
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Only the specific products identified in the list below are included in the recall.
Those consumers who may have purchased the affected product are asked to record the Use-by date and/or UPC code number, immediately dispose of the product, and contact the Ready Pac Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free at (800) 800-7822, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) to obtain a full refund.
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In a statement, McDonald's USA Spokeswoman Danya Proud said the company stopped serving all existing apple products from Ready Pac’s Missa Bay facility and removed them entirely from restaurants and distribution centers.
"This is a precautionary voluntary measure, only," Proud said. "It’s important to note that McDonald’s has not received any reports of illness with Ready Pac’s recall."
Information about McDonald’s apple menu items potentially impacted by this voluntary recall can be found a www.mcdonalds.com or by calling 1-800-244-6227.
"Apple menu items currently in our restaurants are not affected by this recall," she said. "Like all food businesses, we are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to look to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide further guidance as more is known.”
Product Description
Use-by-dates
UPCode
BK Fresh Apple Slices, 2oz, “Burger King” labelOn or before Aug. 13
n/a
On or before Aug. 18
4126817191
Snack Pac Apples, Granola & Yogurt, 4.3oz, “Hannaford” labelOn or before Aug. 18
4126817195
Apple Slices, 1.2oz, “McDonalds” label(ONLY in the following states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ , NY, PA, RI , VT)
On or before Aug. 19
n/a
Diced Apples for Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, 0.92oz, “McDonalds” label(ONLY in the following states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ , NY, PA, RI , VT)
On or before Aug. 19
n/a
Fruit & Walnut Snack, 5.75oz, “McDonalds” labelOn or before Aug. 20
n/a
On or before Aug. 12
7774529497
Fruit Frenzy, 32oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 18
7774523086
Fruit Tray Bien, 32oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 18
7774521606
Ready Snax Apples, Cheese with Caramel Dip, 4oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 18
7774523896
Ready Snax Apples, Celery, Raisins with Peanut Butter, 4oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 18
7774523897
On or before Aug. 18
7774523089
Super Fruit Blend, 6oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 17
7774523076
Super Fruit Medley, 10.5oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 16
7774523746
Sweet Sunshine Platter, 37oz, “Ready Pac” labelOn or before Aug. 16
7774524204
Product Description
Use-by-dates
UPCode
Apple, Blue Cheese & Pecan Complete Salad Kit, 8.75oz, “Safeway Farms” labelOn or before Aug. 18
2113033680
Apple Caramel Dipper, 6.7oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 16
2619100394
Apple Peanut Butter Dipper, 6.5oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 15
2619100268
On or before Aug. 16
2619102232
Baby Carrots, 3oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 16
2619102517
Chicken Salad Snack, 6.7oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 12
2619102760
Chicken Salad Sandwich, 7.8oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 10
2619105670
Fruit & Cheese, 6oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 11
2619102567
On or before Aug. 11
2619102565
Red Grapes, 3oz, “Wawa” LabelOn or before Aug. 13
2619102518
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, 7.7oz, “Wawa” labelOn or before Aug. 10
2619105622
Apples, Celery, Raisins & Peanut Butter, 4oz, “Wegmans” labelOn or before Aug. 18
7789026744
Apples, Cheese & Caramel Dip, 4oz, “Wegmans” labelOn or before Aug. 15
7789026743
On or before Aug. 18
7789026737
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life-threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastro intestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill. No illnesses have been reported in association with this voluntary recall.
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