The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0831-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Whole Alternatives Recalls Dried Golden Raisins for Undeclared Sulphur Dioxide

Whole Alternatives LLC is recalling 8-ounce packages of Dried Golden Raisins due to undeclared sulphur dioxide. The product was distributed to Harris Teeter stores in nine states and D.C.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Whole Alternatives LLC is voluntarily recalling 8-ounce packages of Dried Golden Raisins (UPC 7203670490) because the product contains undeclared sulphur dioxide. The recall affects approximately 7,220 units across six specific lot codes with expiration dates ranging from May 21, 2013, to October 31, 2013.

The affected raisins were 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 is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who purchased these specific lots of Dried Golden Raisins should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a known sensitivity to sulphur dioxide should exercise particular caution and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Golden Raisins 8 oz UPC 7203670490

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 →