Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Aahu Barah Apricot roll recall: Undeclared Sulfites

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared Sulfites

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

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

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 10, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Aahu Barah
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Georgia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia
UPC codes
882475000279
Reports of harm
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Apricot roll

What the company announced

AAHU BARAH USA INC. of Hicksville, NY is recalling 19 Boxes of Aahu Barah Apricot Roll 14OZ because it contains Sulfites which was not declared on the label. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

Aahu Barah Apricot Roll 14OZ was distributed in New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Georgia through retail stores.

The product is sold in clear plastic bags [6 inch by 8 inch] packing with the Aahu Barah Label on the front and back. The product is labeled Apricot Roll on both the front and back. The size of the product is 14 OZ, the expiration date is Dec 2025, the UPC code is 882475000279.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The undeclared sulfites was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Sulfites in the Apricot Roll.

Consumers who have purchased Aahu Barah Apricot Roll 14 OZ are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 516-396-0710.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 882475000279

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 14 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Aahu Barah — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  3. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  4. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Aahu Barah Apricot Roll 14 OZ are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: AAHU BARAH USA INC. — Consumers: 516-396-0710

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Aahu Barah other food products recalled?

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

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 882475000279. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Aahu Barah Apricot Roll 14 OZ are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Georgia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.

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