The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·H-0116-2027·Announced 2026-10-28

El Ruisenor De Mexico Recalls Dried Apricots for Undeclared Sulfites

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling 102 pounds of Whole Pitted Dried Apricots because they contain undeclared sulfites, a known allergen.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 undeclared sulfites, a common allergen, which poses a risk of allergic reactions. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 102 pounds of Whole Pitted Dried Apricots. The product is packed in clear plastic units of 1 lb, 5 lb, and 28 lb sizes and does not have a UPC code. The specific lot code is 440024553-11-001.

The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are a known allergen. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The product was distributed primarily to retail and wholesale customers in California, with limited distribution to customers in Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to dispose of it or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Pitted Dried Apricots; packed in a clear plastic 1lb, 5lb, 28lb unit sizes. no UPC

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: 440024553-11-001

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: