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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Dark chocolate almonds recalled over potentially fatal allergen contamination
Grocery chain Meijer has announced the recall of certain packages of dark chocolate almonds due to contamination with an undeclared allergen. The company announced the recall June 13, stating that packages of Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds may also contain dark chocolate cashews, according to a press release. Those with a cashew allergy run the risk of experiencing a life-threatening reaction if they consume the product, as the nuts were not declared on the packaging. Two different packages of Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds were affected by the recall: The black stand-up pouches sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin with a sell-by date of 05/07/2026 or 05/28/2026, and the 8-count, 1.5-ounce multi-pack boxes with a sell-by date of 05/05/2026. No illnesses have been reported. Customers who have purchased the product are urged to return it to Meijer to claim a full refund. Meijer's statement is the latest in a slew of recalls impacting various foods and chains. Turkana Food Inc issued a recall on 352 cases of its Floria Dried Apricots, according to a press release shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The product was recalled because it contains an undeclared allergen, sulfites, or 'chemicals used as preservatives' added to foods, beverages, and medications to prevent them from spoiling, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Floria Dried Apricots impacted by the recall were sold at stores in 19 states: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The product has the LOT number 440090478-15-333 on the bottom portion of the packaging. The UPC Label 2539560010 is marked by a sticker on the side of the packaging. The expiration date of November 2026 is also on the bottom of the packaging. Then, ice cream company Breyers recalled one of its flavors following customer concerns that there was a mislabeling error. On Tuesday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed in a report that 6,668 cases of Breyers Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream were voluntarily recalled by Unilever Manufacturing on June 2 after it was found that the tubs actually contained Rocky Road ice cream. The Chocolate Truffle flavor has an allergen label that reads, 'may contain tree nuts,' while the Rocky Road flavor declares almonds as one of the ingredients. In a statement made to People, a representative for Breyers said, 'People with an almond allergy should not consume the product due to risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. The safety and quality of our products are our top priority. For more information, consumers can visit or call 1-800-931-2826.'
New York Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Popular dried fruit pulled from shelves in 19 states
A recall of certain cases of Floria Dried Apricots is underway due to their packaging not disclosing the fruit contains sulfites. Turkana Food Inc. issued a recall for 352 cases of the dried fruit Thursday through an announcement published on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website. Advertisement The dried apricots have 200-gram paper packaging. The move was precipitated by 'routine sampling performed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' that found the recalled dried apricots 'contained Sulfites that were not listed on the product labelling,' the FDA recall notice said. Companies often use sulfites as a preservative in food and drinks, but some people can have allergic reactions to them. The dried apricots lacking the declaration about sulfites have expiration date of November 2026. Advertisement They also have the lot number '440090478-15-333' and the UPC label '2539560010,' according to the recall notice. Shoppers who bought Floria Dried Apricots with that particular lot number 'should not consume the product,' the recall notice said. Turkana Food Inc. recalled 352 cases of the dried fruit. zigres – Instead, they should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Advertisement There haven't been any reported illnesses from the undeclared sulfites. According to the FDA, Turkana Food distributed the recalled dried apricots in the following states: Florida Kentucky Virginia New York New Jersey Tennessee Massachusetts Texas Illinois Indiana Michigan Rhode Island Pennsylvania North Carolina Maryland Ohio Alabama Missouri California The company and the FDA are investigating to 'correct the issue with the manufacturer,' according to the FDA notice. Advertisement In the meantime, it has stopped producing and distributing them. The FDA issued the recall in 19 states including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. REUTERS Turkana Food, headquartered in New Jersey, describes itself as a 'family-owned and operated ethnic food distributor.' It serves independent supermarkets, chain stores and institutions, according to its website.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Urgent recall for fruit sold in multiple states that could kill if eaten
Health officials are sounding the alarm over deadly apricots sold in nearly 20 states over fears of them containing worrying levels of undeclared sulfites. The FDA has asked consumers to stop eating Turkana Food Inc.'s Floria Dried Apricots with an expiration date of November 2026. Sulfites are used as food additives to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage in various items such as wine, dried fruits and processed foods. But depending on how much of the additive is present, some people may show sensitivities and can experience reactions like hives, swelling, abdominal pain, diarrhea or in rare cases, life-threatening allergic reactions. According to FDA regulations, companies are required to declare the amount of sulfites used in each product on every individual packaging. However, during a routine sampling performed by the New York State Department of Agriculture, the agency found packaging for Turkana Food Inc.'s apricots was missing its product labeling for sulfites. The affected product has been sold in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri and California. No cases of illness have been reported. The impacted product has a LOT number of 440090478-15-333 that can be found at the bottom of the packaging. It also has a UPC Label of 2539560010 that can be seen on a sticker at the top of the package that can be used for identification. The FDA has asked consumers to not eat the recalled dried apricots and return them to their original place of purchase for a refund.
