CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Caramel Apples with red cinnamon, topped with peanuts recalled
Lochirco Fruit & Produce is recalling Caramel Apples with red cinnamon, topped with peanuts, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1219-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70069
- Recalling firm
- Lochirco Fruit & Produce, Union, MO
- Brand
- Caramel
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 18 Feb 2015
- Reported
- 25 Feb 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Feb 2015 | Classified by FDA | +61 days |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Caramel Apples with red cinnamon, topped with peanuts packaged in the following configurations with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible firm name on label is appy Apple Inc., Washington, MO, and Orosi, CA, : Happy Apples, 1 Apple, Net Wt. 3.75 oz., Happy Apples, Value 3 Pack, Net Wt. 9 oz., Happy Apples, 4 Pack, Net Wt. 15 os., K roger Candy Apples, Net Wt. 3.75 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15-11/18/2014, and Kroger Candy Apples 3 Pack, Net Wt. 10.5 oz. with Best By Date range - 9/15 -11/18/2014.
Where it was distributed
Product distributed to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT and Canada
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoIdahoMontanaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtah
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.
Which lots are affected?
Best By - 8/25-11/23/2014
Where was it sold?
Product distributed to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT and Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
7 other products · FDA event 70069This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apple recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Happy Apples Grand Gourmet Pecan Caramel Apple recalledHappy | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apple recalledHappy | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Caramel Apples recalled by Lochirco Fruit & ProduceCaramel | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Caramel Apples with Peanuts, with Best By date range recalledCaramel | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Caramel Apple Topped with Chocolate & Peanuts recalledCaramel | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples recalledHappy | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS I | Caramel Apple packaged topped with colored sprinkles recalledCaramel | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states |
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All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Caramel Apple packaged topped with colored sprinkles recalledCaramel | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Happy Apples Crunch Topping Caramel Apples recalledHappy | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states |
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| Food | CLASS I | Caramel Apples with Peanuts, with Best By date range recalledCaramel | Lochirco Fruit & Produce | Listeria | 9 states |
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