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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Keshav and Swan Dry Apricots Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Agency Publication Date: October 28, 2019
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Summary

Peekay International, Inc. has recalled several types of dry apricot products because they contain undeclared sulfites, which was discovered during routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The recall affects approximately 7oz (320 bags), 14oz (160 bags), and bulk quantities (44.37 lbs) of apricots sold under the Swan and Keshav brands. These products were distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers should return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw them away.

Risk

People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected products by checking for Swan brand or Keshav brand Dry Apricots in 7oz or 14oz clear plastic bags, or Bulk Dry Apricot in clear plastic bags inside brown cardboard boxes.
  2. Check the packaging for the following UPC codes: 4386423302 (Keshav 7oz), 4386423303 (Keshav 14oz), 4386413302 (Swan 7oz), or 4386413303 (Swan 14oz).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Peekay International, Inc. at their Maspeth, NY location for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Keshav Dry Apricot (7oz)
UPC Codes:
4386423302

Distributed in clear plastic bags.

Product: Keshav Dry Apricot (14oz)
UPC Codes:
4386423303

Distributed in clear plastic bags.

Product: Swan Dry Apricot (7oz)
UPC Codes:
4386413302

Distributed in clear plastic bags.

Product: Swan Dry Apricot (14oz)
UPC Codes:
4386413303

Distributed in clear plastic bags.

Product: Bulk Dry Apricot

Bulk product in clear plastic bags inside brown cardboard box.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84053
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Peekay International, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7oz - 16 cases; 320 bags; 14oz - 8 cases; 160 bags; bulk - 44.37lbs
Distributed To: Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Agency Last Updated: March 11, 2020

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