CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup recalled

Sage Creek is recalling Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup. The recall was initiated on 8 Feb 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesApricots in Heavy Syrup has a can code: paterson 195 12:24. This code is interpreted as: Paterson apricot type, Julian date 1955, and processing time. Apricots in Light Syrup's can code: PATERSON 195 12:12.

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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-1314-2013
FDA event ID: 64311
Recalling firm: Sage Creek, The Dalles, OR
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 Feb 2013
FDA classified: 11 Apr 2013
Reported: 17 Apr 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Peaches

Timeline

8 Feb 2013	Recall initiated by company
11 Apr 2013	Classified by FDA	+62 days
17 Apr 2013	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as fruit browning quickly after opening the can and undercooked (firm) fruit from consumers.

Product as listed by the FDA

Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G". The back panel reads in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC is 7 88637 01031 8. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 29 OZ. (1 LB. 13 OZ.) with the back panel reading in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label.

Where it was distributed

Western US

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as fruit browning quickly after opening the can and undercooked (firm) fruit from consumers.

Which lots are affected?

Apricots in Heavy Syrup has a can code: paterson 195 12:24. This code is interpreted as: Paterson apricot type, Julian date 1955, and processing time. Apricots in Light Syrup's can code: PATERSON 195 12:12.

Where was it sold?

Western US

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 64311

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Canned Peach Slices in Light Syrup or canned Peach Slices recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Apr 2013	CLASS II	Canned Peach Slices in Light Syrup or canned Peach Slices recalled	Sage Creek	Other	OR
17 Apr 2013	CLASS II	Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup or canned Pear Halves recalled	Sage Creek	Other	OR

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