Did you hear about all of that crazy business with caramel apples causing a listeria outbreak, tied to nearly 30 illnesses and 5 deaths? In a nutshell:

The FDA has now determined that two strains of Listeria monocytogenes (a bacterial illness) were found in some of the apples from Bidart Bros. apple processing plant, and those strands are believed to be the same ones associated with the listeria outbreak.

Consumers should not eat the Granny Smith and Gala apples being recalled by Bidart Bros. These apples can be sold under the brand names “Big B” and “Granny’s Best,” though, they could also be sold under other brand names or with no brand at all. Consumers who are buying or have recently bought Granny Smith or Gala apples should ask their retailers if the apples were supplied by Bidart Bros. Other varieties of apples and apples from other growers are not affected by the recall.

The FDA goes on with a few more important warnings to heed when it comes to candy apples on the market:

Consumers should avoid eating commercially produced, prepackaged whole caramel apples including those various brands and types containing nuts, sprinkles, chocolate & other toppings that were manufactured using Bidart Bros. apples. Consumers who are buying or have recently bought caramel apples should ask their retailer if the caramel apples were manufactured using recalled apples.

Read up on listeria prevention over here.