Missa Bay, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ready Pac Foods, Inc., of Swedesboro, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich products containing apples, as listed below, with the Useby dates of July 8, 2012 through August 20, 2012 because they contain diced or sliced apples which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or lifethreatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastro intestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
The recalled products were produced and distributed from the Missa Bay, LLC facility to retailers and foodservice operators in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
This recall notification is being issued due to finding Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used by Missa Bay, LLC to produce apple products. Missa Bay, LLC is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with this voluntary recall.
Only the specific products identified in the list below are included in the recall. Retailers and foodservice operators should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected product are asked to record the Useby date and/or UPC code number, immediately dispose of the product, and contact the Ready Pac Consumer Affairs Department, tollfree at (800) 8007822, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) to obtain a full refund. Please visit our website at www.readypac.com1 2 for a copy of the release.
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has earned an outstanding safety record for over 40 years and has taken immediate precautionary measures to protect public health by issuing this voluntary recall. Ready Pac customer service representatives have already contacted all customers impacted and are in the process of confirming that the recalled products are not in the stream of commerce. Consumers with questions may contact Ready Pac directly at 18008007822 MF 8am5pm PDT.
Missa Bay, LLC August 10, 2012 Precautionary Voluntary Recall
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
| Product Descripton | Use-by-dates | UPCode |
|---|---|---|
| BK Fresh Apple Slices, 2oz, “Burger King” label | On or before August 13 | n/a |
| Snack Pac Apples & Caramel, 4oz, "Hannaford" label | On or before August 18 | 4126817191 |
| Snack Pac Apples, Granola & Yogurt, 4.3oz, "Hannaford" label | On or before August 18 | 4126817195 |
|
Apple Slices, 1.2oz, “McDonalds” label (ONLY in the following states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ , NY, PA, RI , VT) On or before August 19 n/a |
On or before August 19 | n/a |
| Diced Apples for Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, 0.92oz, “McDonalds” label (ONLY in the following states: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ , NY, PA, RI , VT) | On or before August 19 | n/a |
| Fruit & Walnut Snack, 5.75oz, “McDonalds” label | On or before August 20 | n/a |
| Apple Blue Pecan bistro, 4.75oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 12 | 7774529497 |
| Fruit Frenzy, 32oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 18 | 7774523086 |
| Fruit Tray Bien, 32oz, “Ready Pac” label | On or before August 18 | 7774521606 |
| Ready Snax Apples, Cheese with Caramel Dip, 4oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 18 | 7774523896 |
| Ready Snax Apples, Celery, Raisins with Peanut Butter, 4oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 18 | 7774523897 |
| Ready Snax Apples, Granola & Yogurt, 4.3oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 18 | 7774523086 |
| Super Fruit Blend, 6oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 17 | 7774521606 |
| Super Fruit Medley, 10.5oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 16 | 7774523896 |
| Sweet Sunshine Platter, 37oz, "Ready Pac" label | On or before August 16 | 7774523897 |
| Apple, Blue Cheese & Pecan Complete Salad Kit, 8.75oz, "Safeway Farms" label | On or before August 18 | 7774523089 |
| Apple Caramel Dipper, 6.7oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 16 | 7774523076 |
| Apple Peanut Butter Dipper, 6.5oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 15 | 7774523746 |
| Apple Slices, 3.5oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 16 | 7774524204 |
| Baby Carrots, 3oz, "Wawa” label | On or before August 16 |
2113033680 |
| Chicken Salad Snack, 6.7oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 12 | 2619100394 |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich, 7.8oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 10 |
2619100268 |
| Fruit & Cheese, 6oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 11 | 2619102232 |
| Protein Power Pack, 7.8oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 11 | 2619102517 |
| Red Grapes, 3oz, "Wawa" Label | On or before August 13 | 2619102760 |
| Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, 7.7oz, "Wawa" label | On or before August 10 | 2619105670 |
| Apples, Celery, Raisins & Peanut Butter, 4oz, "Wegmans" label | On or before August 18 | 2619102567 |
| Apples, Cheese & Caramel Dip, 4oz, "Wegmans" label | On or before August 15 | 2619102565 |
| Apples, Granola & Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt, 4.3oz, "Wegmans" label | On or before August 18 | 2619102518 |
Instructions for Consumers:
Check your refrigerator for the above listed products with the UseBy dates July 8, 2012 through August 20, 2012. The location of the Useby date and UPCode varies by product.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected product are asked to record the UseBy date and/or UPC code number, immediately dispose of the product, and contact the Ready Pac Consumer Affairs Department, tollfree at (800) 8007822, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) to obtain a full refund. Please visit our website at www.readypac.com3 for a copy of the release.
Instructions to Retailers:
Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Ready Pac customer service representatives have already contacted retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled products are not in the stream of commerce. Customers with questions may contact Ready Pac directly at 18008004088 x2900 MF 7am5pm PDT.
Source: FDA
