North Bay Produce voluntarily recalls fresh apples due to Listeria monocytogenes

The FDA announced on its website that North Bay Produce, Inc. of Traverse City, Michigan recalled 2,297 cases and two bulk bins of fresh apples due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac, and Red Delicious apples. Recalled apples were sold in plastic bags under the brands; Great Lakes, North Bay Produce Pure Michigan as well as unbranded in clear plastic tote bags, white paper tote bags, and individually from retailers display trays. The recalled apples were shipped between October 16th, 2019, and October 21st, 2019 from one North Bay facility to wholesalers, retailers, and brokers in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. The recall was initiated as a result of a finished product test that indicated the presence of L. monocytogenes. Upon notification, North Bay Produce immediately ceased the production and distribution product from the identified facility and continues our investigation as to what caused the issue in cooperation with the FDA. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/north-bay-produce-voluntarily-recalls-fresh-apples-because-possible-health-risk