Bidart Bros.: Food Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: F-1861-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Granny Smith Apples, "Granny's Best" or "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

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: December 22, 2014

Date Posted: April 8, 2015

Recall Number: F-1861-2015

Event ID: 70115

Reason for Recall:

Recall of Granny Smith Apples from 2014 harvest used in caramel apple production due to their association with Listeriosis outbreak. Expansion of recall on January 6, 2015 to include all Granny Smith and Gala apples in the 2014 Production.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 347,970 cases; 6,046.110.84 Pounds

Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated