CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Wawa apple slices recalled by Missa Bay

Missa Bay is recalling Wawa apple slices, distributed in 36 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesOn or before August 16; UPC 261902232
Quantity recalled264,662 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units (total)

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-2281-2012
FDA event ID
62794
Recalling firm
Missa Bay, Swedesboro, NJ
Brand
Wawa
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
8 Aug 2012
FDA classified
11 Sep 2012
Reported
19 Sep 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Apples

Timeline

8 Aug 2012Recall initiated by company
11 Sep 2012Classified by FDA+34 days
19 Sep 2012Published 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

The products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Wawa apple slices Net Wt 3.5 OZ (99g) Distributed by: Wawa Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 wawa.com On or before August 16; UPC 261902232

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carlina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

AlabamaArkansasConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontana

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

On or before August 16; UPC 261902232

Where was it sold?

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carlina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

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

28 other products · FDA event 62794

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Wawa baby carrots recalled by Missa Bay.

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CLASS IWawa baby carrots recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
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CLASS IHannaford Apples & Caramel Snack Pack recalled by Missa BayHannafordMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa apple caramel dipper recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IMcDonalds M Apple Slices recalled by Missa BayMcDonalds MMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac Sweet Sunshine Platter recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IMcDonalds M Diced Apples recalled by Missa BayMcDonalds MMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac Bistro Apple Bleu Pecan Salad recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa protein power pack recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa red grapes recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac fruit frenzy recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa apple peanut butter dipper recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS I) Wawa fruit & cheese recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWegmans Apples, Cheese & Caramel Dip recalled by Missa BayWegmansMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac fruit tray bien recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac Ready Snax Apples & Cheese with Caramel Dip Snack Pac recalledMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac Ready Snax Apples, Celery, Raisins recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IHannaford Apple, Granola, & Yogurt Snack Pac recalled by Missa BayHannafordMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS ICrown Program BK Fresh Apple Slices On or before August recalledCrown ProgramMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa turkey & cheese sandwich recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWegmans Apples, Celery, Raisins, & Peanut Butter recalled by Missa BayWegmansMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IMcDonalds M fruit & walnut snack with vanilla lowfat yogurt recalledMcDonalds MMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWegmans Apples, Granola, & Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt recalled by Missa BayWegmansMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS ISafeway farms Complete Apple, Blue Cheese & Pecan Total recalledSafewayMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa Chicken salad sandwich recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IWawa Chicken salad Snack recalled by Missa BayWawaMissa BayListeria36 states
CLASS IReady Pac super fruit medley recalled by Missa BayMissa BayListeria36 states

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