The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1455-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Meijer Fruit Cups Recalled for Nutrition Labeling Errors

Meijer Distribution is recalling diced pears, peaches, and mandarin oranges in fruit juice 8 oz cups because the nutrition facts panel reflects the wrong serving size.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding nutrition facts.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling Meijer Diced Pears in Fruit Juice, Meijer Diced Peaches in Fruit Juice, and Meijer Mandarin Oranges in Fruit Juice 8 oz (226g) cups. The recall is due to a labeling error where the serving size was updated to 1 cup (226g), but the nutrition facts panel still displays information for a 4 oz (113g) serving.

The affected products were distributed to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. The recall includes all lots produced from November 29, 2012, through January 2, 2013, identified by UPC 71373337017. A total of 35,721 units are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their labels for the incorrect nutrition information. This is a Class III recall, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Diced Peaches in Fruit Juice 8oz cup
Affected units
35,721

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)

  • UPC: 71373337017 and All lots produced from November 29
  • 2012 through January 2
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Meijer Distribution, Inc 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.

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