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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Golden Star Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Apricots Sour

This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Fruit/Fruit Product
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Undeclared Sulfites
Company Name:
Golden Star Wholesale
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
ALREEF
Product Description:
Product Description
Dried Apricots Sour

Company Announcement

Golden Star Wholesale of Troy, MI 48084 is recalling, AL Reef  Dried Apricots Sour, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled AL Reef  Dried Apricots Sour, 12 oz clear plastic container, un-coded were sold via retail stores in MI, NY,MN,KY,WI,FL,NC,VA,OR,MA,OH,TX,MO between November 2017 and May 2018.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling of the product by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by Department food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Al Reef Dried Apricot Sour package that did not declare sulfites on the label.

Consumers who have purchased AL Reef Dried Apricot Sour should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 248-577-5080.  


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Saad Shammas
248-577-5080

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