USFX Granny Smith Apples 175ct apples. Unit Size: Case/ Cardboard Carton, SKU 0244.

Northstar Produce recalled USFX Granny Smith Apples 175ct apples. Unit Size: Case/ Cardboard Carton, SKU 0244. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 19, 2015.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Northstar Produce Inc. is recalling 98 cases of Granny Smith apples because a test performed on a sample of the apples indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and / or Enterohemorrhagic E. coli." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "MN." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in St. Louis Park, MN. The recall covers 98 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 25, 2015), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.