7 dead, 28 sick: Vietnam recalls US apples due to Listeria concern

The Vietnam Food Administration has ordered a recall of Granny Smith and Gala apples imported from the U.S. after they were linked with listeriosis that killed three people (seven – dp) and hospitalized many others in the US.

apples-granny-smith-165384The agency said in a statement Tuesday that it has ordered all importers to recall the products.

It is monitoring food poisoning cases to identify possible Listeria monocytogenes infection for timely treatment.

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