USFX Granny Smith Apples (Northstar) – Listeria Presence (2015)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
USFX Granny Smith Apples 175ct apples. Unit Size: Case/ Cardboard Carton, SKU 0244.
Brand
Northstar Produce
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 5, 17, and 86
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 5, 17, and 86
Northstar Produce is recalling USFX Granny Smith Apples 175ct apples. Unit Size: Case/ Cardboard Carton, SKU 0244. due to Northstar Produce Inc. is recalling 98 cases of Granny Smith apples because a test performed on a sample of the apples indicated the presence of Liste. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Northstar Produce Inc. is recalling 98 cases of Granny Smith apples because a test performed on a sample of the apples indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and / or Enterohemorrhagic E. coli.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026