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Food recall · FDA · Published November 5, 2019

Peekay International, Inc. recalls Dry dates packaged under the following brands: Keshav Dry Yellow Dates, 7oz., UPC: 643864233124 and 14oz., UPC:

Peekay recalls Keshav and Swan Dry Yellow Dates due to undeclared sulfites. Consumers should check UPCs and stop using if purchased before 2022-12-02.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0197-2020FoodPeekay ›
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Recalling firmPeekay International, Inc.5612 56th St, N/A · Maspeth, NY 11378-1132
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What happened, in plain English

Peekay recalls Keshav and Swan Dry Yellow Dates that contain undeclared sulfites. This can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to sulfites, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16292-recall-keshav-and-swan-dry-yellow-dates-with-undeclared-sulfites.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16292-recall-keshav-and-swan-dry-yellow-dates-with-undeclared-sulfites · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0197-2020

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“Recall: Keshav and Swan Dry Yellow Dates with undeclared sulfites.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16292-recall-keshav-and-swan-dry-yellow-dates-with-undeclared-sulfites. Based on FDA recall #F-0197-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0197-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains sulfites without being declared on the label. Sulfites are common food preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, including hives, swelling, or breathing difficulties.

Who’s affected

People who purchased Keshav or Swan Dry Yellow Dates with the listed UPCs are affected. Those with sulfite allergies are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Keshav Dry Yellow Dates (7oz UPC 643864233124 or 14oz UPC 643864233131) or Swan Dry Yellow Dates (7oz UPC 643864136623 or 14oz UPC 643864136630). The product is in a clear plastic pouch and expires by December 2, 2022.

  • Brand
    Peekay
  • Product
    Dry dates packaged under the following brands: Keshav Dry Yellow Dates, 7oz., UPC: 643864233124 and 14oz., UPC:
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product UPC

    Look for the specific UPC numbers listed: 643864233124, 643864233131 for Keshav, and 643864136623, 643864136630 for Swan.

  2. Stop Using if Purchased

    If you have the recalled dates, stop using them immediately as they contain undeclared sulfites.

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Questions people ask

Why is sulfite in the dates dangerous?

Sulfites are common food preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, such as hives, swelling, or breathing difficulties.

What is the expiration date for the recalled dates?

The product expires by December 2, 2022.

Do I need to return the dates?

The recall does not mention a return process, so you do not need to return the product.

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Contact Peekay

We’ve drafted a message you can send Peekay to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0197-2020 — Peekay Dry dates packaged under the following brands: Keshav Dry Yellow Dates, 7oz., UPC: 643864233

Hello,

I own a Dry dates packaged under the following brands: Keshav Dry Yellow Dates, 7oz., UPC: 643864233124 and 14oz., UPC: that is covered by recall F-0197-2020 from Peekay.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0197-2020 (November 5, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0197-2020 to see it in context.
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