There has been a recall on Caramel Apples that you need to know about! Three companies have issued voluntary recalls of caramel apples because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These companies are:
- Happy Apple Company of Washington, Missouri
- California Snack Foods, of El Monte, California
- Merb’s Candies of St. Louis, Missouri
This recall is the result of over 30 people being infected with Listeriosis aftereating commercially-produced, prepackaged whole caramel apples. To date, caramel apple brands named in interviews include Happy Apple, Carnival and Merb’s Candies. The manufacturers procured their apples from Bidart Bros. apple processing plant. Bidart Bros. has instituted a voluntary recall of all Bidart Bros. Granny Smith and Gala apples still available in the marketplace.
As a consumer you should not eat the Granny Smith and Gala apples being recalled by Bidart Bros! These apples can be sold under the brand names “Big B” and “Granny’s Best,” though they could also be sold under other brand names or with no brand at all. Consumers unsure of whether their caramel apple was made using a Bidart Bros. apple should ask their retailer.
If you purchased any of these apples, please dispose of them immediately and clean the place where you stored these apples thoroughly. You should also be able to return them to your retailer for a full refund.
Read more details on this extensive apple recall.
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