The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2150-2015·Announced 2015-05-13

Deer Brand Golden Raisins Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Best Foods NJ, Inc. is recalling Deer Brand Golden Raisins because they contain undeclared sulfites, a potential allergen.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Best Foods NJ, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2,980 packages of Deer Brand Golden Raisins, 7 oz. The product is packaged in clear plastic and includes both marked and unmarked packages. Some packages display UPC 714760029255. The recall was initiated after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) laboratory sampling identified undeclared sulfites in the product.

The affected products were distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania. No specific lot codes are listed for the recalled items.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Deer Raisin Golden 7 oz., marked and unmarked packages Packed for Best Foods Inc. Edison, NJ 08817 Some have UPC 714760029255. packaged in clear plastic packages.
Affected units
2,980

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)

  • unmarked and marked packages no lot code listed

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Same manufacturer · Best Foods NJ, Inc.

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