SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
On
March 5, 2016, Materne North America
Corp (MNA) is voluntarily recalling
specific packages of GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches due to potential contamination
from a residue of the original food product.
Cross
contamination of different products can cause hazardous bacterial growth and
can be dangerous when consumed by causing different illnesses. It’s important
to check these products, if owned, for the dates and marking listed in the
paragraph below. Any products
labeled as organic are not impacted by the recall.
The
recalled products were available for purchase nationwide in many retail stores.
The recalled
applesauce pouches have a Best Before Date of 12/4/15-3/4/17; a 5 digit
production code that begins with “US” followed by 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or
08, on the back of the pouch, or on the bottom of the box; and “Product of USA”
displayed under the Nutrition Facts Panel on the box.
Public
Health confirmed that Sheppard AFB facilities DO NOT carry these products on
base. Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall or would
like to view other Frequently Asked Questions may visit http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm489314.htm or contact
the 82d AMDS Public Health Flight at (940) 676-3052/1874.