Parivar Dry Dates Recalled for High Sulfite Levels
Parivar brand Dry Dates are being recalled because they contain high levels of sulfites. The product was distributed to retail grocery stores in Florida.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Dilip Ceramics DBA Shivam Distrib is recalling Parivar brand Dry Dates (Kharek) in 7 oz. and 14 oz. packages. The recall is due to the product containing high levels of sulfites, specifically 114.65 mg per serving.
The affected product is Batch No. 125/BIBT, which was imported from India. A total of 300 packages (15 cases of 20 packages each) were distributed to retail grocery stores in Florida. The 7 oz. packages have UPC 879111001844, and the 14 oz. packages have UPC 879111001226.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Parivar brand Dry Dates (Kharek) Net Wt.7 oz. (200 g) and 14 oz. (400 g) Product of India Batch No. 125/BIBT
- Manufacturer
- DILIP CERAMICS DBA SHIVAM DISTRIBUT
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit
- Hazard
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 (2)
- BATCH NO: 125/BIBT
- 7 oz. UPC: 879111001844. 14 oz. UPC 879111001226
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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