The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1701-2014·Announced 2014-04-02

Golden Natural Fruit Island Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites and Dye

Crown Food Distributors is recalling Golden Natural Fruit Island due to undeclared sulfites and FD&C Yellow #6.

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

Plain-English summary

Crown Food Distributors Inc is recalling 120 containers of Golden Natural Brand "Fruit Island" (25.00 oz net weight). The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey and carries a sell-by date of 11/19/14.

The recall was initiated after NYSDAM analysis revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites and undeclared FD&C Yellow #6 in the product. These ingredients were not listed on the product label.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 098346021032 and the sell-by date of 11/19/14. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Golden Natural Fruit Island Net Wt. 25.00 oz Product of Crown Food North Bergen, NJ 07047 Packed by: Crown Food/North Bergen 07047 USA UPC 098346021032

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)

  • Sell by Date 11/19/14

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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