GKI Recalls Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Due to Undeclared Sulfites
GKI Foods is recalling 259 cases of Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries because they were mixed with strawberries containing undeclared sulfites.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared sulfites) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
GKI Foods, LLC is recalling 259 cases of Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries (Net Wt. 25 lbs). The affected product was produced on January 25, 2013, and is identified by Lot 02513. The recall was initiated because dark chocolate strawberries, which contain sulfites, were mixed with the dark chocolate cherries during production. Sulfites are not declared on the product label.
The affected product was distributed in Traverse City, Michigan, to one customer. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for Lot 02513. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact GKI Foods, LLC for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries Net Wt. 25 lbs Product of USA Traverse City, MI 49684
- Manufacturer
- GKI Foods, LLC
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
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)
- Lot 02513
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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