Al Reef Dried Apricot Sour Recall: Undeclared Sulfites
Golden Star Wholesale recalls Al Reef dried apricot sour due to undeclared sulfites. Check your product code and distribution dates.
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Golden Star Wholesale, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz., due to undeclared sulfites.
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What happened, in plain English
Golden Star Wholesale Inc is recalling Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz., because it contains undeclared sulfites. This is a Class I recall, indicating the highest risk of adverse health reaction for people with sulfite allergies. The product was distributed between 11/09/2017 and 05/29/2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19047-al-reef-dried-apricot-sour-recall-undeclared-sulfites.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19047-al-reef-dried-apricot-sour-recall-undeclared-sulfites · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1597-2018
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“Al Reef Dried Apricot Sour Recall: Undeclared Sulfites.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19047-al-reef-dried-apricot-sour-recall-undeclared-sulfites. Based on FDA recall #F-1597-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1597-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Undeclared sulfites can cause serious allergic-type reactions (anaphylaxis or less severe allergic reactions) in sensitive individuals. The hazard arises because consumers cannot identify the allergen on the label, leading to accidental ingestion.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled dried apricots, particularly those with sulfite allergies or sensitivity. Individuals who ate the product without knowing it contained undeclared sulfites are at risk of allergic reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz., packed in plastic, with 24 packages per case. Check for Product Code: 061. Verify if the product was distributed between 11/09/2017 and 05/29/2018 to states including MI, NY, MN, KY, WI, FL, NC, VA, OR, MA, OH, TX, and MO.
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What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Al Reef dried apricot sour if you have a sulfite allergy or sensitivity.
Check your product details
Verify that your package matches Product Code 061 and was distributed between 11/09/2017 and 05/29/2018.
Contact the manufacturer
Reach out to Golden Star Wholesale Inc for further instructions or refunds, as specific remedy details are not provided in this record.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 13 states.
FDA distribution: “Domestic: MI, NY,MN,KY,WI,FL,NC,VA,OR,MA,OH,TX,MO Foreign:None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1597-2018 (June 8, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1597-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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