Key Takeaway

Caramel and Pecan Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Bionic Apple, St. Louis individually packaged in plastic wrappers. by Sugar Daddy LTD was recalled on December 29, 2014. The hazard: CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

FDA Food Class I Terminated

Caramel and Pecan Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Bionic Apple, St. Louis individually packaged in plastic wrappers.

Recalled: December 29, 2014 ~70,500 wholesale caramel apples (30 apples/case), 39,500 retail caramel apples units affected F-1352-2015

Description

Caramel and Pecan Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Bionic Apple, St. Louis individually packaged in plastic wrappers.

Hazard / Reason

CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Caramel and Pecan Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Bionic Apple, St. Louis individually packaged in plastic wrappers.

Food

Company Information

Sugar Daddy LTD

Saint Louis, MO, United States

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Distribution

Product was distributed wholesale to area (eastern MO and southern IL) supermarkets and other retailers. The firm also distrbuted apples via its local retail store and via the internet to consumers nationwide.

Related Recalls

FDA Food Class I

Caramel Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Double Dipped, St. Louis individually wrapped in plastic

December 29, 2014

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