Caramel Apple labeled as Merbs Candies, Double Dipped, St. Louis individually wrapped in plastic

Reason: CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to caramel apples.

Code information: no codes are applied to product

Distribution pattern: Product was distributed wholesale to area (eastern MO and southern IL) supermarkets and other retailers. The firm also distrbuted apples via its local retail store and via the internet to consumers nationwide.