July 11, 2011: Macat brand Dried Apricot Kernels (US)

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PRODUCT

Macat brand Dried Apricot Kernels, Net wt: 5 oz (142g) -- UPC 6 908723 382011 -- Product of China -- Nutrition Facts Information: Serving Size: 35.5g, Servings: about 4. Recall # F-1532-2011

CODE

Lot #s: 2992500, 2992600

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

Recalling Firm: Strong America Limited, Long Island City, NY, by letters dated July 11, 2011.

Manufacturer: Win Merry Ltd., Kowloon, China.FDA initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON

The dried apricot kernels product contains undeclared sulfites based on FDA sampling and analysis.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE

52 cartons (50 x 5 oz. bags per carton)

DISTRIBUTION

NY, MA, NC, VA

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm264002.htm