A huge contaminated fruit recall is making headlines across the U.S., and it’s got millions worried.
Turkana Food Inc. has yanked 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots from shelves after they were found to contain sulfites, chemicals that can trigger dangerous allergic reactions. The twist? Those sulfites weren’t even listed on the label. That little mistake could’ve cost lives, especially among asthma sufferers.
The whole recall started when the New York State Department of Agriculture did a routine test and found the hidden sulfites. The FDA stepped in immediately, launching an official warning and halting the product’s distribution nationwide. While sulfites are often used to keep food looking fresh, they can be dangerous for people who are sensitive, especially if they don’t even know they’re eating them.
This recall impacts 19 states and involves a snack many consider “healthy.” But if you’ve got asthma or sulfite sensitivity, eating one could cause wheezing, skin rashes, or in rare cases, full-on anaphylactic shock. Scary stuff.
To keep it simple, here’s a quick look at what you need to know:
| Recalled Product | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Floria Dried Apricots |
| Company | Turkana Food Inc. |
| Problem | Undeclared sulfites (allergy risk) |
| Lot Number | 440090478-15-333 |
| UPC Code | 2539560010 |
| Expiration Date | November 2026 |
| States Affected | 19 total (including FL, NY, CA, TX, NJ, etc.) |
| Illnesses Reported | None (so far) |
| Action Advised | Do NOT consume. Return for refund. |
Now, why do sulfites matter? According to the Cleveland Clinic, these preservatives are fine for most people, but they can be deadly for folks with asthma or sulfite sensitivity. Symptoms can range from a mild rash to full-blown breathing issues. And remember, only 4–5% of asthma patients have this sensitivity, but when it hits, it hits hard.
So far, there haven’t been any illnesses linked to the apricots, but the risk is too high to ignore. Production of the dried fruit has stopped until Turkana Food Inc. figures out how this labeling disaster happened.
And just when you thought food recalls couldn’t get any messier, guess what? There’s another one. Unilever just recalled over 6,660 tubs of Breyers Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream after realizing some were filled with Rocky Road by mistake. That flavor has almonds, and if you’re allergic to nuts, that’s a major danger.
Even though only about 12 tubs are believed to be affected, the FDA isn’t taking any chances. The mislabeled tubs had the correct “may contain tree nuts” warning, but not the specific “contains almonds” label on the carton. Ice cream lovers with nut allergies should definitely check their freezer.
This double-whammy food recall shows how fast things can go wrong, and how important clear labeling really is. Between the contaminated recall and the mispackaged ice cream, it’s a reminder for shoppers to check packaging, look up FDA recalls, and return any suspicious items ASAP.
If you bought dried apricots or Breyers ice cream recently, now’s the time to play detective in your kitchen. It might just save you a trip to the ER.
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