Brand of Granny Smith and Gala apples recalled due to listeria concerns
Posted January 8, 2015 7:18 am.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a brand of apples because they may be contaminated with listeria.
The recall affects Granny’s Best and Big B Granny Smith and Gala apples, exported by Bidart Bros. in the United States, and sold in Ontario and Quebec.
Importers of the recalled products include Beauvais Ltee. and Courchesne Larose.
Consumers should throw out the affected products.
Food contaminated with listeria may not look or smell spoiled. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.
Below is a list of the affected products (courtesy of CFIA):
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC | Additional Info |
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Big B | Granny Smith Apples* | All | All production in 2014 | None | *Only apples exported by Bidart Bros. are affected by this recall. Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. |
Big B | Gala Apples* | All | All production in 2014 | None | *Only apples exported by Bidart Bros. are affected by this recall. Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. |
Granny’s Best | Granny Smith Apples* | All | All production in 2014 | None | *Only apples exported by Bidart Bros. are affected by this recall. Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. |