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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
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.
