New #foodsafety #recall possible #listeria contamination of #apple products from Fresh From Texas.

Fresh From Texas Recalls Apple Product Because Of Possible Health Risk

Consumers: Fresh from Texas  (817) 690-2330

Fresh from Texas of San Antonio, Texas is voluntarily recalling multiple products containing sliced red apples which are identified below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 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 pregnant women.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The product was sold by H-E-B stores in Texas.

Photographs of the recalled product are included below. Only the following products and production lots are affected:

Product                UPC Code            Best By Date      Packaging

H-E-B READY FRESH GO SLICED RED APPLES 22.5 oz          4122018603         03/16 to 04/11   Bagged Item

H-E-B READY FRESH GO SLICED RED APPLES WITH CARAMEL DIP 16 OZ    4122079830         03/16 to 04/11   Bagged Item

Value Pack Sliced Apples 28 oz.  42797 96149        03/16/2016 to 04/11/2016            Clear Bowl

Red & Green Apples Large 17 oz.              41220 87649        03/16/2016 to 04/11/2016            Clear Container

Large Sliced Red Apples 17 oz     41220 87646        03/16/2016 to 04/11/2016            Clear Container

Fruit Party Tray 45 oz      41220 87997        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016            Clear Rectangle Container

Deluxe Fruit Tray 52 oz  42797 96661        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016            Clear Round Container

Apples & Grapes 10 oz   41220 87666        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016            Clear Container

Fruit & Veg Combo Tray 40oz      42797 96688        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016            Clear Rectangle Tray

H-E-B READY FRESH GO FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY 7 oz.           41220 02402        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016            Clear Container

H-E-B READY FRESH GO CARROTS, APPLES & CELERY WITH RANCH DIP 6.75 oz     41220 54448        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016         Clear Container with 4 compartments

H-E-B READY FRESH GO CARROTS, APPLES WITH SESAME STICKS, & HUMMUS 6oz            41220 02144        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016         Clear Rectangle Container with 4 compartments

H-E-B READY FRESH GO CARROTS, APPLES WITH YOGURT PRETZELS AND RANCH DIP 4.75 oz.       41220 02119                03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016            Clear Rectangle Container with 4 compartments

H-E-B READY FRESH GO PINEAPPLE, GRAPES & APPLES WITH BANANA CHIPS 6oz              41220 02138        03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016         Clear Container with 4 compartments

The recall was the result of internal company testing which indicated the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in two random samples of the same product. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Customers who purchased the product can return the product to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact Fresh from Texas at (817) 690-2330 Monday- Friday 24 hours a day.