CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dried Apricots recalled by Whole Alternatives

Whole Alternatives is recalling Dried Apricots, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll Lots 128522L 5/10/13 177532L 6/29/13 191522L 7/9/13 226562L 8/16/13 254512L 9/11/13 296532L 10/23/13

Quantity recalled15,900 (6oz) units

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-0830-2013
FDA event ID: 63734
Recalling firm: Whole Alternatives, Louisville, KY
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Nov 2012
FDA classified: 17 Dec 2012
Reported: 26 Dec 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Peaches

Timeline

16 Nov 2012	Recall initiated by company
17 Dec 2012	Classified by FDA	+31 days
26 Dec 2012	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

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

Reason for recall

Undeclared sulphur dioxide

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dried Apricots 6 oz UPC 7203670494

Where it was distributed

Harris Teeter Distribution centers then to 210 stores over NC, SC, VA, FL, GA,TN, MD, DE, and District of Columbia

District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Stores named: Kroger

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared sulphur dioxide

Which lots are affected?

All Lots 128522L 5/10/13 177532L 6/29/13 191522L 7/9/13 226562L 8/16/13 254512L 9/11/13 296532L 10/23/13

Where was it sold?

Harris Teeter Distribution centers then to 210 stores over NC, SC, VA, FL, GA,TN, MD, DE, and District of Columbia

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 63734

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
26 Dec 2012	CLASS I	Dried Golden Raisins recalled by Whole Alternatives	Whole Alternatives	Undeclared Allergens	9 states

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All 3

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