Sun Rich Fresh Foods recalls apple slices over Listeria concerns
An Ontario-based facility is recalling its sliced apples over concerns they may be contaminated with Listeria after someone reported getting sick.
Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc., in Brampton, Ont., distributes sliced apple snacks for a number of companies across Canada, including grocery stores, Starbucks and Subway.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumers should check to determine if your sliced apple products have been recalled and, if so, throw them out.
There has been one reported illness associated with eating these products.
Food contaminated with the bacteria may not look or smell spoiled, but can still cause sickness.
Symptoms of listeriosis include:
- Vomiting.
- Nausea.
- Persistent fever.
- Muscle aches.
- Headaches.
- Neck stiffness.
Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at particular risk. In severe cases, the illness can cause death.
The following products have been recalled:
