Turkana Food Inc.

Recall #F-0807-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-15

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What happened

Turkana Valley Dried Apricots (250g and 500g packages) are being recalled because they contain sulfites that weren't listed on the label. Sulfites are a food preservative that some people react to, and they must be clearly declared on packaging.

Who is at risk

People with sulfite sensitivity or asthma may have allergic reactions if they consume these apricots.

What to do

Check if you have either package size (UPC 8692594007804 for 250g or 8692594007811 for 500g). If you do, do not eat the product. Return it to the store where you purchased it or dispose of it safely.

Product

Turkana Valley Dried Apricot 250 g, UPC 8692594007804 and 500 g UPC 8692594007811 Tunas Gida, San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti 2 Org. San. Bol. Celal Dogan Bulvari No.:3 Baspinar Gaziantep/ Turkey packaged in plastic container

Reason for recall

Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling.

Quantity affected

147 boxes (250g each); 194 boxes (500g each)

Distribution

Northeast

Lot / code info

250 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-4 500 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-3

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit