The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0855-2020·Announced 2020-04-01

Caruthers Raisin Packing Recalls Raisins Due to Foreign Material

Caruthers Raisin Packing Co. is recalling specific brands of raisins because a laser on the processing line detected foreign material during production.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Caruthers Raisin Packing Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 48,558 pounds of raisins packed in various brand names and sizes. The affected products include 6-pack cartons (6 x 1 oz. boxes) under the brands Pickwell Farms, Southern Grove, Winco, Schnucks, and Essential Everyday; 20 oz. paper canisters under the brands Schnucks, Winco, Essential Everyday, Best Yet, and Big Y; and 5 oz. cello bags under the brand Slater Bros.

The recall was initiated because a laser on the processing line detected foreign material during the processing of the raisins. The source text does not specify the type of foreign material or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The affected raisins were distributed in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Idaho, Missouri, Connecticut, California, Michigan, and Ohio. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific brands, sizes, and case/unit codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Raisins packed in following brand names and sizes: 6 pack cartons (6 X 1 oz. boxes) - Pickwell Farms, Southern Grove, Winco, Schnucks, Essential Everyday, 20 oz. paper canisters; Schnucks, Winco, Essential Everday, Best Yet, Big Y 5 oz. cello bag - Slater Bros.
Manufacturer
Caruthers Raisin Packing Co., 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 (3)

  • 0-51933-36149-2
  • Schnucks BBJAN2420C JAN2421C 0-41318-61053-6
  • Ess Everday BBJAN2420C JAN2421C 0-41303-01860-6

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

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