CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Turkana Valley Dried Apricot recalled
Turkana Food is recalling Turkana Valley Dried Apricot. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2012 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-0807-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63693
- Recalling firm
- Turkana Food, Kenilworth, NJ
- Brand
- Turkana Valley
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Nov 2012
- FDA classified
- 12 Dec 2012
- Reported
- 19 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 Sulfites
- Product category
- Turkey
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 19 Dec 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
Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling.
Product as listed by the FDA
Turkana Valley Dried Apricot 250 g, UPC 8692594007804 and 500 g UPC 8692594007811 Tunas Gida, San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti 2 Org. San. Bol. Celal Dogan Bulvari No.:3 Baspinar Gaziantep/ Turkey packaged in plastic container
Where it was distributed
Northeast
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling.
Which lots are affected?
250 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-4 500 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-3
Where was it sold?
Northeast
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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