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Floria Dried Apricots recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Sulfites

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Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Sulfites

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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: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Sulfites

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
June 12, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Floria
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Reports of harm
No reported illnesses have been confirmed as of 06/12/2025.

Products covered by this recall

Dried Apricots

What the company announced

Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because the product contains UNDECLARED SULFITES on the package label.

The recalled Floria Dried Apricots was distributed in the states of FL, KY, VA, NY, NJ, TN, MA, TX, Il, IN, MI, RI, PA, NC, MD, VA, OH, AL, MO, CA.

The recalled 200 Gram paper packaging Labeled Floria Dried Apricots.

The product packaging LOT# 440090478-15-333 can be found on the bottom portion of the package. UPC Label 2539560010 marked by a sticker on the top side of package. Expiration Date 11/2026, which can be found on the bottom portion of the package.

No reported illnesses have been confirmed as of 06/12/2025.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and markets which revealed that the finished products contained Sulfites that were not listed on the product labelling. The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer.

Consumers who purchased Floria Dries Apricots with the lot code 440090478-15-333 should not consume the product and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Turkana Foods Inc. 908-810-8800 Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm EST.

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

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 440090478-15-333

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 11/2026

Package size

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

  • 200 Gram

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

Floria — 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 purchased Floria Dries Apricots with the lot code 440090478-15-333 should not consume the product and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Turkana Food Inc. — Consumers: Turkana Foods Inc., 908-810-8800

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Floria other food products recalled?

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How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 440090478-15-333; best-by date 11/2026. 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 purchased Floria Dries Apricots with the lot code 440090478-15-333 should not consume the product and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York and others.

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