# FDA recall F-1861-2015

> **Bidart Bros.** · Class I · food recall initiated 2014-12-22.

## Product

Granny Smith Apples, "Granny's Best" or "Big B";    sold in 40-45 lb. cases with cardboard trays or  in 3 lb. poly bags (~12 apples). 5 lb. poly bags (~ 18 apples) and loose fill TriWall containers ~ 700 lbs.    Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA 93312

## Reason for recall

Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak. Expansion of recall on January 6, 2015 to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples in the 2014 Production.

## Distribution

CA, MA, NY, MN, PA, MO, WA, TN, TX, MI, AZ, MD, OR, KS, IL, GA, NJ, IA, LA. and Canada.  Other foreign distribution has not yet been provided.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-1861-2015
- **Recalling firm:** Bidart Bros.
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2014-12-22
- **Report date:** 2015-04-08
- **Termination date:** 2015-04-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1861-2015

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-1861-2015. Retrieved 2026-05-29 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-1861-2015. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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