The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1488-2019·Announced 2019-07-03

Parivar Dry Dates Recalled for High Sulfite Levels

Parivar brand Dry Dates are being recalled due to high levels of sulfites. The product was distributed to retail grocery stores in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for Parivar brand Dry Dates (Kharek), Net Wt. 14 oz. (400 g), Product of India, Batch No. 127/BHBI. The recall was initiated because the product contains high levels of sulfites.

The product was imported from India and distributed to retail grocery stores in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. The specific quantity involved in the recall is 24 cases, with 20 bags per case.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm, Dilip Ceramics DBA Shivam Distrib, for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Parivar brand Dry Dates (Kharek) Net Wt.14 oz. (400 g) Product of India Batch No. 127/BHBI
Manufacturer
DILIP CERAMICS DBA SHIVAM DISTRIBUT
Category
Food — Dried Fruits
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)

  • Batch No. 127/BHBI

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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