Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Cut Fruit Containing Gala Red Apple in a Few States in North East US Because of Possible Health Risk

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) announced today the voluntary recall of fresh cut fruit containing Gala red apples grown in Pennsylvania. The affected product was distributed to a limited number of customers in a few States in North East US and is being recalled because these apples have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Listeriosis symptoms may include fever and muscle aches, sometimes preceded by diarrhea and other gastrointestinal distress, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among women who are pregnant.

A total of 3,051 consumer packages containing fresh cut red apples were distributed to Giant Eagle, Amazon Fresh, Sunoco, Peter’s Fruit, Wegmans, Sheetz and 7-Eleven and have “Best If Enjoyed By” dates of 12/3/14, 12/6/14, 12/7/14 and 12/8/14. The fresh cut red apples have a red color skin. The recalled fresh cut fruit packages containing red apples were distributed for sale in clear plastic containers with one of the following labels and markings:

Finished Product Descriptor	Package size/Weight	BIUB	Retailer	Brand/Label *	Lot Number	Product Quantities
Red/Green Apples W/Dip	9 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Plain Transparent Label	2332101	50
Gala Apples	12 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Plain Transparent Label	2332101	20
Apple W/Dip	24 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	62
Apple Tray W/Dip	24 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Plain Transparent Label	2332101	6
Red/Green Apples W/Dip	5 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	8
Red Apple Slices	12 oz	12/7/2014	Amazon	Del Monte	2332101	6
Red/Green Apples W/Dip	5 oz	12/7/2014	Amazon	Del Monte	2332101	6
Pineapple Medley	16 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	156
Pineapple Medley	8 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	114
Apples/Grapes/Cheese	7 oz	12/6/2014	Sunoco	Nature Made	2332101	96
Gala Apples	12 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Plain Transparent Label	2332101	2
Gourmet Bowl	64 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Plain Transparent Label	2332101	4
Pineapple Medley	16 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Del Monte	2332101	6
Pineapple Medley	8 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Del Monte	2332101	4
Snack Pack	7 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	14
Apples/Grapes/Cheese	7 oz	12/6/2014	Peters	Nature Made	2332101	108
Red Apple With Caramel	5 oz	12/8/2014	Peters	Del Monte	2332101	60
Gourmet Bowl	40 oz	12/6/2014	Amazon	Del Monte	2332101	3
Red Apples/Grapes/ Cheese/ Dip	7 oz	12/6/2014	Amazon	Nature Made	2332101	6
Gourmet Bowl	64 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	120
Pineapple Medley	32 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	128
Apple Cinnamon Yogurt	6.5 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	44
Gourmet Fruit Bowl	4 Lbs	12/3/2014	Wegmans	Wegmans	2332101	78
Gourmet Fruit Bowl	4 Lbs	12/3/2014	Wegmans	Wegmans	2332101	50
Red Apple Gala	12 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	142
Red and Green Apple With Dip	24 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	56
Apple with Dip	24 oz	12/8/2014	Giant Eagle	Plain Transparent Label	2332101	14
Gourmet Bowl	64 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	60
Pineapple Medley	32 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	80
Pineapple Medley	16 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	4
Pineapple Medley	8 oz	12/6/2014	Giant Eagle	Farmer's Market - Giant Eagle	2332101	140
Red apple With Cheese	5 oz	12/6/2014	Sheetz	Sheetz M-T-O	2332101	48
Apples/ Carrots/ Cheese with Dip	7 oz	12/8/2014	Sheetz	Sheetz M-T-O	2332101	156
Harvest Blend	4 oz	12/6/2014	7-Eleven	7-Eleven	2332101	1200
* Note: Please see attached file for label images

The voluntary recall of the fresh cut fruit containing red apple is being implemented as a result of a random test by the Division of Food Safety of the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the FDA was advised on 12/9/14. Although no illnesses have been reported to date, Del Monte Fresh voluntarily decided to recall the potentially affected lot.

Consumers who believe that they are in possession of the fresh cut fruit containing the affected red apples should dispose of the product in an appropriate waste container. For any inquiries consumers may call 1-800-659-6500 (operating 24 hours a day) or email Del Monte Fresh at [e-mail].