CLASS III Food recall · Reported 30 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fruit Rush Black Cherry Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink recalled
Dean Foods is recalling Fruit Rush Black Cherry Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink, Plant 06-704, distributed in Arizona, California. The recall was initiated on 17 Sep 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-0009-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66321
- Recalling firm
- Dean Foods, Dallas, TX
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Sep 2013
- FDA classified
- 21 Oct 2013
- Reported
- 30 Oct 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Cherries
Timeline
| 17 Sep 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Oct 2013 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 30 Oct 2013 | 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
The product has the potential to spoil prematurely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Fruit Rush Black Cherry Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink, One Gallon, Plant 06-704
Where it was distributed
Products sold to various accounts in Southern California and Arizona only.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product has the potential to spoil prematurely.
Which lots are affected?
All production dates from May 21 to September 16, 2013, UPC: 0-41900-07369-5. Recall includes "Best By" dates through January 10, 2014.
Where was it sold?
Products sold to various accounts in Southern California and Arizona only.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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 66321| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Fruit Rush Lemon Lime Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink recalled | Dean Foods | Other | AZ, CA | |
| CLASS III | Fruit Rush Fruit Punch Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink recalled | Dean Foods | Other | AZ, CA |
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