CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored recalled

Gilster-Mary Lee is recalling Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBag label: UPC 79801-24630 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 J8 Case label: UPC 79801-24632 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 JB

Quantity recalled102 cases/8/28-oz plastic bags

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0722-2013
FDA event ID: 63499
Recalling firm: Gilster-Mary Lee, Chester, IL
Brand: Better Valu
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Oct 2012
FDA classified: 21 Nov 2012
Reported: 28 Nov 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category: Other

Timeline

18 Oct 2012	Recall initiated by company
21 Nov 2012	Classified by FDA	+34 days
28 Nov 2012	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.

Product as listed by the FDA

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (manufactured by Gilster Mary Lee, Joplin, MO)

Where it was distributed

Distribution was made to two distribution centers one in TX and one in NC. Further distribution to retail stores was made to SC, GA, FL, TN, VA, WV, KY, OH and PA.

Florida Georgia Kentucky North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.

Which lots are affected?

Bag label: UPC 79801-24630 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 J8 Case label: UPC 79801-24632 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 JB

Where was it sold?

Distribution was made to two distribution centers one in TX and one in NC. Further distribution to retail stores was made to SC, GA, FL, TN, VA, WV, KY, OH and PA.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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