Meijer Distribution, Inc

Recall #F-1454-2013 · Initiated 2013-04-15

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Meijer canned fruit cups have incorrect nutrition labels. The label says one serving is 1 cup, but the nutrition information listed is only for half that amount (4 oz instead of 8 oz). This means the actual calories, sugar, and other nutrients in the full cup are twice what the label shows.

Who is at risk

People who rely on nutrition labels to manage their diet, especially those monitoring sugar intake or managing diabetes, should be aware of the inaccuracy.

What to do

If you have these Meijer fruit cups from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio, you can still eat them safely—they are not contaminated. However, if you use the nutrition information for dietary reasons, double the numbers shown on the label to get the accurate values for the full 8 oz cup. Contact Meijer if you have questions.

Product

Meijer Diced Pears in Fruit Juice 8oz cup

Reason for recall

Meijer Diced Pears in Fruit Juice, Meijer Diced Peaches in Fruit Juice, and Meijer Mandarin Oranges in Fruit Juice 8 oz (226g) labels were developed, the Serving Size was updated to 1 cup (226g) but the nutrition facts still reflect the 4 oz (113g) information.

Quantity affected

26,931

Distribution

Meijer stores (201) located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio may have received product from Meijer distribution centers.

Lot / code info

UPC: 71373337044 and All lots produced from November 29, 2012 through January 2, 2013.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-08-30