The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F1798-2013·Announced 2013-08-21

Shoreline Fruit Recalls Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries for Undeclared Sulfites

Shoreline Fruit Inc is recalling Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries due to possible cross-contamination with undeclared sulfites.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a voluntary precautionary recall for undeclared sulfites (a minor labeling/allergen issue) with no reported illnesses or injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Shoreline Fruit Inc is voluntarily recalling 25-pound cases of Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries. The recall was initiated after the company's immediate supplier, GKI, Inc, notified Shoreline Fruit that the product contained Dark Chocolate Strawberries. These strawberries contain sulfites, which are not declared on the product label.

The affected product is identified by lot code 012513. A total of 70.2 cases (1,680 lbs) were distributed. The product was distributed in the United States to Michigan, South Carolina, California, New York, and Oklahoma, as well as internationally to Hong Kong.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact Shoreline Fruit Inc for further instructions. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites, which may pose a risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivities.

The recalled product

Product
Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries 25lbs

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 code: 012513

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Shoreline Fruit Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →