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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0795-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Backcountry Dried Apricots Recalled for Undisclosed Sulfites

Lipari Foods Operating Company is recalling Backcountry Dried Apricots due to sulfites not being disclosed on the product label. The product was distributed to retail locations across 18 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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric. Undisclosed allergens on food products represent a serious health risk to sensitive consumers, meeting the Class I classification standard.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC is recalling Backcountry Dried Apricots in 9-ounce plastic bags due to sulfites not being disclosed on the labeling. This is an allergen labeling failure that poses a risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivity or allergy.

The recalled product includes 86 cases distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The affected product has best-by dates of 07/2021, 11/2021, and 12/2021, with Lot No. 440021117 and Product No. 276033.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a known sulfite allergy or sensitivity. Those with questions should contact Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC. The FDA is responsible for monitoring the recall and ensuring removal from commerce.

The recalled product

Product
Backcountry Dried Apricots 9ounce plastic bag 12 packages per case
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Category
Food — Dried Fruits
Hazard
  • allergen-sulfites
  • labeling-failure

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 (3)

  • Best By Dates: 07/2021
  • 11/2021
  • 12/2021 Lot No. 440021117 Product No. 276033

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

  • AL
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • OH
  • PA
  • TN
  • UT
  • VA
  • WI
  • WV

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