CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Golden Natural Fruit Island recalled by Crown Food Distributors
Crown Food Distributors is recalling Golden Natural Fruit Island, distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 27 Jan 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1701-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67671
- Recalling firm
- Crown Food Distributors, North Bergen, NJ
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Jan 2014
- FDA classified
- 26 Mar 2014
- Reported
- 2 Apr 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sulfites
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Mar 2014 | Classified by FDA | +58 days |
| 2 Apr 2014 | 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
NYSDAM analysis has revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites and undeclared FD&C Yellow #6 in Golden Natural Brand "Fruit Island".
Product as listed by the FDA
Golden Natural Fruit Island Net Wt. 25.00 oz Product of Crown Food North Bergen, NJ 07047 Packed by: Crown Food/North Bergen 07047 USA UPC 098346021032
Where it was distributed
NY and NJ
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
NYSDAM analysis has revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites and undeclared FD&C Yellow #6 in Golden Natural Brand "Fruit Island".
Which lots are affected?
Sell by Date 11/19/14
Where was it sold?
NY and NJ
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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