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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Parivar Brand Dry Dates Recalled for High Levels of Sulfites

Agency Publication Date: November 21, 2019
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Summary

Dilip Ceramics (DBA Shivam Distribut) is recalling 15 cases (300 packages) of Parivar brand Dry Dates (Kharek) because the product contains high levels of sulfites. Sulfites can cause serious health reactions in sensitive individuals, and the level detected in this product—114.65 mg per serving—is significantly elevated. Consumers who have purchased these dates in Florida grocery stores should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

The product contains high levels of sulfites which can trigger severe allergic-like reactions in people with sulfite sensitivity or asthma. Exposure to these levels can lead to respiratory distress or other adverse health effects in sensitive individuals.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Parivar brand Dry Dates (Kharek) in 7 oz. (200 g) or 14 oz. (400 g) packages with Batch No. 125/BIBT.
  2. Verify the UPC barcodes on the back of the package: 879111001844 for the 7 oz. size or 879111001226 for the 14 oz. size.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Parivar Dry Dates (Kharek)by Parivar
Variants: 7 oz. (200 g), 14 oz. (400 g)
UPC Codes:
879111001844
879111001226
Lot Numbers:
125/BIBT

Product of India; Recall # F-0165-2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84116
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: DILIP CERAMICS DBA SHIVAM DISTRIBUT
Sold By: retail grocery stores
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: 15 cases/ 20 packages per case (300 packages)
Distributed To: Florida

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