CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Gala Apples "Big B" recalled by Bidart Bros

Bidart Bros is recalling Gala Apples "Big B", distributed in 19 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll Gala produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..

Quantity recalled33,900 cases;

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-1862-2015
FDA event ID: 70115
Recalling firm: Bidart Bros, Bakersfield, CA
Brand: Gala
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 Dec 2014
FDA classified: 31 Mar 2015
Reported: 8 Apr 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Apples

Timeline

22 Dec 2014	Recall initiated by company
31 Mar 2015	Classified by FDA	+99 days
8 Apr 2015	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak.. Expanded to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples from 2014 production

Product as listed by the FDA

Gala Apples "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

Where it was distributed

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.

Arizona California Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington

Questions about this recall

Is Gala Apples "Big B" recalled?

Yes. Bidart Bros recalled Gala Apples "Big B" on 22 Dec 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1862-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

All Gala produced or sold in 2014 for use in manufacturing of caramel apples..

Where was it sold?

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.

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 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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