Diced Celery recalled over botulism risk

Recall date

December 20, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Apple Foods, Inc. recalls Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under br…

Recall number

F-0876-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Apple Foods, Inc.

Sold / distributed

distributed in Oregon

Why it was recalled

Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.