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.
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: 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
- Affected units
- 86
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
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