HIGH RISK Terminated F-1862-2015

Gala Apples "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

Recalled by Bidart Bros.

Classification

Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Reason for Recall

Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak.. Expanded to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples from 2014 production

Product Details

Product Quantity

33,900 cases;

Product Type

Food

Code Info

All Gala produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

CA, 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.

Company Location

Bakersfield, CA, 93312-9702

Timeline

Report Date

04/08/2015

Recall Initiated

12/22/2014

Classification Date

03/31/2015

Termination Date

04/29/2015

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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