Kroger Withdraws Unrefrigerated Caramel Apples Due To Risk For Listeriosis

(RTTNews) - Kroger Co. (KR) announced its decision to withdraw from sale unrefrigerated caramel apples that have been pierced with dipping sticks due to new scientific evidence that the product, if left unrefrigerated, may be at risk for listeriosis.

Kroger said it made its decision out of an abundance of caution after reviewing a study published online by the American Society of Microbiology and noted that no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Payton Pruett, Kroger's vice president of food safety, "After reviewing the study, we have decided to voluntarily withdraw unrefrigerated caramel apples from our stores,"

Kroger said it has pulled these products from shelves and distribution centers and has disposed them.