Apple Slices Served At Pa. Burger Kings Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

A Pennsylvania fruit company is recalling packages of fresh sliced applies, some of which were served at Burger King, according to the FDA.

Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, has recalled packages of fresh sliced apples due to listeria concerns. The packages have Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 and 09/21/15.

To date, health authorities have not linked any illnesses to this recall, the company said.

The recalled products were shipped to retail distribution centers, wholesalers and foodservice customers in Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania between August 31 and September 2.

Appeeling Fruit Inc. said it has already notified customers who received the recalled product directly from the company and requested that they remove it from commerce.

According to the FDA recall, some of the apples were in 2 ounce bags served at Burger King. Click here to read full details on all recalled products.

“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women,” the company said in a statement.

“Many of our customers informed us that the recalled product was still in refrigerated warehouses and never reached consumers. Nevertheless, we are issuing this recall to reduce even the slightest risk to public health,” said Steve Cygan, president of Appeeling Fruit. “We care deeply about the health and safety of those who enjoy our products.”