Dark Chocolate Cherries (GKI Foods) - Product Mix-Up (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries Net Wt. 25 lbs Product of USA Traverse City, MI 49684
Brand
GKI Foods, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 02513
Products Sold
Lot 02513
GKI Foods, LLC is recalling Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries Net Wt. 25 lbs Product of USA Traverse due to GKI is recalling Dark Chocolate Cherries produced on Jan 25, 2013 because dark chocolate strawberries are mixed with dark chocolate cherries. The stra. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
GKI is recalling Dark Chocolate Cherries produced on Jan 25, 2013 because dark chocolate strawberries are mixed with dark chocolate cherries. The strawberries contain sufites which are not declared on the label.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026