The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0830-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Whole Alternatives Recalls Dried Apricots Due to Undeclared Sulphur Dioxide

Whole Alternatives LLC is recalling 6-ounce packages of dried apricots because they contain undeclared sulphur dioxide, a potential allergen.

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: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Whole Alternatives LLC is voluntarily recalling 15,900 units of 6-ounce packages of Dried Apricots (UPC 7203670494). The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared sulphur dioxide, which is a known allergen that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

The affected product was distributed through Harris Teeter distribution centers to 210 stores located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. The recall includes all lots with the following codes and dates: 128522L (5/10/13), 177532L (6/29/13), 191522L (7/9/13), 226562L (8/16/13), 254512L (9/11/13), and 296532L (10/23/13).

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and lot codes listed above. Individuals with a known sensitivity to sulphur dioxide should avoid consuming the product. Consumers may contact the recalling firm for further information or to arrange for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Apricots 6 oz UPC 7203670494

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Whole Alternatives Llc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →