CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Diced Celery recalled by Apple Foods
Apple Foods is recalling Diced Celery, distributed in Oregon. The recall was initiated on 20 Dec 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0876-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81862
- Recalling firm
- Apple Foods, Portland, OR
- Brand
- Diced
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Dec 2018
- FDA classified
- 11 Feb 2019
- Reported
- 13 Feb 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Celery
Timeline
| 20 Dec 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Feb 2019 | Classified by FDA | +53 days |
| 13 Feb 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
Product as listed by the FDA
Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrigerated under 38 F. There are no labels on individual bags.
Where it was distributed
distributed in Oregon
Questions about this recall
Is Diced Celery recalled?
Yes. Apple Foods recalled Diced Celery on 20 Dec 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0876-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
Which lots are affected?
No codes
Where was it sold?
distributed in Oregon
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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