Turkana Food Inc. issued a recall notice on June 12, 2025, when it was revealed that their Floria brand’s dried apricots had undeclared sulfites. 352 cases, each weighing 200 grams, of this product are being recalled from 19 states. Though there are no reports of illness, sulfites are a potential allergen and can lead to health issues if consumed.
Highlights
- Dried Apricots under the brand name Floria are being ordered for recall by the parent company.
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets detected undeclared sulfites in the 200 g pack.
- As sulfites are not mentioned on the label and are a potential allergen, the company and the FDA issued recall information on June 12, 2025.
Turkana Food Inc. Issued a Recall
Turkana Food Inc. is a food importer and distributor based in New Jersey. The company imports and distributes a wide range of food products under various brands.
On June 12, 2025, the company announced that they are recalling a batch of Floria Dried Apricots. During routine sampling, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, sulfites were identified in the recalled batch. The product label did not include that and may pose a risk of allergic response if consumed. The same day, the FDA also issued a public awareness notice.
To date, no case of illness caused by these Floria Dried Apricots has been observed. However, until the investigation continues and the issue is resolved with the manufacturer, the company has stopped the production and distribution of these products.
Description of the Recalled Floria Dried Apricots
Consumers who have Floria Dried Apricots should be able to identify if it is from the recalled or safe batch with the following details.
- Product Name: Floria Dried Apricot
- Product Size: 200-gram packs
- Type of Packaging: Paper packaging
- Lot Number: 440090478-15-333
- UPC: 2539560010
- Expiration Date: 11/2026
As per the announcement by the FDA, a total of 352 cases of the above-mentioned products are being recalled. The states where they were distributed are:
- Florida
- Kentucky
- Virginia
- New York
- New Jersey
- Tennessee
- Massachusetts
- Texas
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Rhode Island
- Pennsylvania
- North Carolina
- Maryland
- Ohio
- Alabama
- Missouri
- California
Consumers need not panic if they have purchased the product with the above details. They should not consume it and return it to the retailer. In case of consumption, immediately consult a healthcare specialist. For any more queries, Turkana Food Inc. is available to answer from Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm EST, through calls at 908-810-8800.
