The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0128-2020·Announced 2019-11-06

Peekay International Recalls Dry Apricots Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Peekay International Inc. is recalling specific brands of dry apricots because they contain undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in six states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Peekay International Inc. is recalling Bulk Dry Apricot, Swan brand Dry Apricot, and Keshav brand Dry Apricot. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the product. The affected items include bulk dry apricots in clear plastic bags inside brown cardboard boxes, as well as 7oz and 14oz clear plastic bags of Swan and Keshav brand dry apricots.

The recalled product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Specific UPC codes for the affected 7oz and 14oz bags are 4386423302, 4386423303, 4386413302, and 4386413303.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk Dry Apricot in clear plastic bags inside brown cardboard box and Swan brand Dry Appricot & Keshav brand Dry Apricot in 7oz and 14oz clear plastic bags. Imported & Distributed By: Peekay International Inc. 56-12 56th Street, Maspeth, New York - 11378. U.S.A. Keshav 7oz UPC:

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 (4)

  • UPC: 4386423302
  • UPC: 4386423303
  • UPC: 4386413302
  • UPC:4386413303

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · Peekay International, Inc.

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