Turkana Valley Dried Apricots Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling Turkana Valley Dried Apricots because they contain undeclared sulfites, a potential allergen.
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 classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling."
Plain-English summary
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling Turkana Valley Dried Apricots in 250 g and 500 g plastic containers. The recall was initiated after New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) sampling revealed that the product contains undeclared sulfites.
The affected products are identified by the following details: 250 g packages with UPC 8692594007804, Best Before 02/2013, and Lot #11-4; and 500 g packages with UPC 8692594007811, Best Before 02/2013, and Lot #11-3. The recall involves 147 boxes of the 250 g size and 194 boxes of the 500 g size.
The product was distributed in the Northeast region. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of dried apricots should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase if they are sensitive to sulfites.
The recalled product
- Product
- Turkana Valley Dried Apricot 250 g, UPC 8692594007804 and 500 g UPC 8692594007811 Tunas Gida, San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti 2 Org. San. Bol. Celal Dogan Bulvari No.:3 Baspinar Gaziantep/ Turkey packaged in plastic container
- Manufacturer
- Turkana Food Inc.
- 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 (1)
- 250 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-4 500 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-3
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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