Gilster-Mary Lee Recalls Better Valu Fruit Whirls for Undeclared Almond Butter
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is recalling Better Valu Fruit Whirls because the product contains undeclared almond butter, a major food allergen.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (almond butter/tree nut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is recalling 102 cases of Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored, packaged in 28 oz plastic bags. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared almond butter. Almond butter is a tree nut allergen that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
The affected product was distributed to two distribution centers, one in Texas and one in North Carolina. From these centers, the product was further distributed to retail stores in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The specific product codes are UPC 79801-24630 with a Best Buy Code of JUL 17 13 J8 on the bag label, and UPC 79801-24632 with a Best Buy Code of JUL 17 13 JB on the case label.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging and codes listed above. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. for further instructions or a refund. Individuals with known allergies to tree nuts should be particularly cautious and avoid the product entirely.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (manufactured by Gilster Mary Lee, Joplin, MO)
- Manufacturer
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Confectionery
Distribution
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