Crunch Pak of Washington is recalling 5,471 cases of Crunch Pak Apple Slices because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall.
The recalled products with best if used by date of 11/14/13 are Crunch Pak Tart Apple Slices in 14 ounce bag with UPC number 732313141209; Tart Apple Slices in 2 ounce bag with Low Fat Caramel Dip Multi pak of 5 with UPC number 732313091139; Tart Apple Slices 2 ounce bag Multi pak of 6 with UPC number 732313121034; Tart Apple Slices 3 pound bag with UPC number 732313481206; and Sweet Honeycrisp Apple Slices 12 ounce bag with UPC number 732313120013. In addition, Crunch Pak Blue Raspberry Flavorz Apple Slices 2 ounce bag Multi pak of 5 with Monsters University is recalled, with UPC number 732313089969 and best if used by date of 11/18/13. You can see pictures of all of the recalled products at the FDA web site.
If you purchased any of these products, destroy or discard it and retain the receipt for a refund. A single, random sample of 14 ounce package of Crunch Pak brand Apple Slices tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
If you ate any of these products, monitor yourself for the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes for the next two months, since that’s how long it can take for symptoms to appear. They include flu-like fever and muscle aches, upset stomach or diarrhea, stiff neck, headache, loss of balance, confusion, or convulsions. Pregnant women can suffer miscarriage or stillbirth even though they may have very mild symptoms.
