AURORA, Ill. (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Michigan company is voluntarily recalling 2,297 cases and two bulk bins of apples due to possible listeria contamination and some of the fruits were sold in Texas.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the potentially tainted apples come from North Bay Produce Inc. of Traverse City, Michigan.
The recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious.
They were shipped October 16-21st to wholesalers, retailers and brokers in Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin.
The apples were sold in plastic bags for Great Lakes and North Bay Produce Pure Michigan brands. They were also sold in clear, unbranded plastic bags, white paper tote bags and some retailers sold them individually.
Listeria typically causes mild illness but can be dangerous to the elderly, children, pregnant women or people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Consumers with questions can call 1-231-929-4001, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST or visit www.northbayproduce.com.
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