Popular Dried Fruit Recalled From 19 States for ‘Possible Health Risk
A recall of more than 300 cases of Floria Dried Apricots is underway due to a "possible health risk," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said this week.
Turkana Food Inc., which is based out of Kenilworth, New Jersey, pulled 352 cases of the dried fruit snack from shelves in 19 states, the FDA announced Thursday.
The reason for the recall is that the packaging for the dried apricots did not indicate they contained sulfites. Sulfites are commonly used as a preservative in food and drinks, but some people could have allergic reactions to them.
"The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and markets which revealed that the finished products contained Sulfites that were not listed on the product labelling," the FDA said. "The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer."
The 200-gram paper packaged apricots were taken off the market in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
The packages of apricots contain the lot number '440090478-15-333' and universal package code label '2539560010." They list their expiration date as November 2026, per the recall notice.
Anyone who bought the recalled apricots can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
As of now, no illnesses have been reported.
Popular Dried Fruit Recalled From 19 States for 'Possible Health Risk first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 14, 2025
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