The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0192-2023·Announced 2022-12-14

ARASHAN Mixed Dried Fruit Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

ARASHAN brand mixed dried fruit (1 lb bags) is being recalled due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling. Undeclared sulfites on dried fruit present a risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivity, a common food allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, meeting the rubric criterion for Score 3: allergen mislabeling without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

ARASHAN brand mixed dried fruit packaged in 1-pound clear plastic bags with a sticker label (UPC: 850008491368) is being recalled by Bek12 Inc.

The product contains undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are regulated food additives that must be declared on labels because they can cause allergic reactions in individuals with sulfite sensitivity.

The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

This voluntary recall was initiated on November 7, 2022, and was terminated on August 15, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
ARASHAN brand mixed dried fruit packaged in 1lb clear plastic bags with a sticker label. UPC: 850008491368
Manufacturer
Bek12 Inc
Category
Food — Dried Fruit
Hazard
  • allergen-sulfites

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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