Mr. Nut Dried Oleaster Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Vintage Food Corp. is recalling Mr. Nut brand Dried Oleaster (10.6 OZ, expiration 10/2022, LOT#20-040) because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which may pose a health risk to sensitive consumers.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. While undeclared allergens present a theoretical hazard to sensitive individuals, the absence of any reported adverse events and the Class III classification indicate the lowest severity tier.
Plain-English summary
Vintage Food Corp. is voluntarily recalling Mr. Nut brand Dried Oleaster with net weight 10.6 OZ (300g), expiration date 10/2022, and UPC 0360894900. The product was distributed to 61 retail locations across Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Maryland, Tennessee, Ohio, Connecticut, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, Washington, California, and Oklahoma.
The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are a food additive that may cause serious allergic reactions in individuals with sulfite sensitivity, including those with asthma.
The affected lot is LOT#20-040 with expiration date 10/2022. A total of 122 boxes were distributed. Vintage Food Corp. notified affected retailers via email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and direct visit. The recall was terminated on June 30, 2022.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mr. Nut brand Dried Oleaster Net Wt: 10.6 OZ (300g). Expiration date 10/2022. UPC 0360894900.
- Manufacturer
- Vintage Food Corp.
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit / Nuts
- Affected units
- 122
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- LOT#20-040 EXPIRATION DATE:10/2022
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