FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-0722-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (manufactured by Gilster Mary Lee, Joplin, MO)

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Bag label: UPC 79801-24630 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 J8 Case label: UPC 79801-24632 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 JB
Quantity
102 cases/8/28-oz plastic bags

Why it was recalled

The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.

Recalling firm

Firm
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1037 State St, N/A, Chester, Illinois 62233-1657

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distribution was made to two distribution centers one in TX and one in NC. Further distribution to retail stores was made to SC, GA, FL, TN, VA, WV, KY, OH and PA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-10-18
FDA classified
2012-11-21
Posted by FDA
2012-11-28
Terminated
2014-01-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0722-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.