Dried Apricots (Turkana Food) – Undeclared sulfites (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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
Brand
Turkana Food Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
250 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-4 500 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-3
Products Sold
250 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-4 500 g- Best Before 02/2013 Lot #11-3
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling Turkana Valley Dried Apricot 250 g, UPC 8692594007804 and 500 g UPC 8692594007811 Tunas Gida, Sa due to Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling.. 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
Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 16, 2026