KUSA- Del Monte Fresh Produce has issued a voluntary recall of Granny Smith green apples 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.
A total of 695 boxes containing 8 Granny Smith green apples each and 67 clear plastic bags containing 6 Granny Smith green apples each were distributed to Coremark and 7-Eleven convenience stores in the Mountain States region between October 1 and 12.
The states affected include Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The apples for purchase at stores were sold individually in open displays.
No illnesses have been reported. The problem was discovered when a customer performed microbial testing on raw apples he or she received.
Consumers who suspect that they have purchased Granny Smith green apples affected by this recall should dispose it and contact Del Monte Fresh Produce for a refund. Affected retailers have been requested to remove the product from sale.
Consumers with questions may contact the Company's consumer hotline at 1-800-659-6500 operating 24 hours seven days a week or email Del Monte Fresh at Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com
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