Apple Recall 2019: Listeria Contamination Found In Several Apple Varieties

North Bay Produce, Inc. has recalled 2,297 cases and two bulk bins of fresh apples because they may be contaminated with Listeria. The recall affects McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac, and Red Delicious apple varieties.

The affected 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.

A full list of apples affected by the recall can be viewed here.

The apples were shipped from Oct. 16 to Oct. 21 to wholesalers, retailers, and brokers located in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.

The recalled apples should not be consumed. They should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Questions about the apple recall can be directed to 1-231-929-4001, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or by visiting www.northbayproduce.com.

The company has not had any reports of illness related to the apple recall. No other North Bay Produce products are affected by the recall, the company said.

The Listeria contamination was discovered during product testing. North Bay Produce said it immediately stopped production and distribution of the apples and is conducting an investigation into the Listeria contamination.

Listeria can cause symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It can also cause serious and fatal illnesses in young children, elderly adults, and those with weakened immune systems as well as miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.