Golden Star Recalls Al Reef Dried Apricots for Undeclared Sulfites
Golden Star Wholesale Inc. is recalling Al Reef dried apricot sour due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in 13 U.S. states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Golden Star Wholesale, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz., due to undeclared sulfites."
Plain-English summary
Golden Star Wholesale Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz. packages. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are a common allergen that must be listed on food labels to protect consumers with sulfite sensitivities.
The recalled product consists of 12-ounce packages of dried apricot sour, packed in plastic, with 24 packages per case. A total of 816 units were distributed. The distribution period for these products was from November 9, 2017, to May 29, 2018.
The product was distributed domestically in Michigan, New York, Minnesota, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Oregon, Massachusetts, Ohio, Texas, and Missouri. No foreign distribution is reported. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz., packed in plastic, 24 packages per case
- Manufacturer
- Golden Star Wholesale Inc
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit
- Affected units
- 816
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)
- Product Code: 061 Dates of distribution: 11/09/2017-05/29/2018
Distribution
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