FOOD RECALL ADVISORY- Recall of Fruit Vegetable and Sandwich Products Containing Apples

Connecticut Developmental Services

TO:	DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel
FROM:	Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services
DATE:	August 14, 2012
RE:	FOOD RECALL ADVISORY: Recall of Fruit, Vegetable, and Sandwich Products Containing Apples

Food Recall Advisory

The State of CT Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section announced on August 14, 2012 the following food recall:

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 with the use-by-dates of July 8, 2012 through August 20, 2012 because they contain diced or sliced apples which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with this voluntary recall. This recall notification is being issued due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used by Missa Bay, LLC to produce apple products.

For further information see the attached PDF document:

2012-46 Ready Pac Foods Recall(PDF, 337 KB)

Please ensure those responsible are aware of this food recall advisory. Also review your supplies to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.