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Food recall · FDA · Published June 8, 2018

Golden Star Wholesale Inc recalls Al Reef dried apricot sour, 12 oz., packed in plastic, 24 packages per case

Golden Star Wholesale recalls Al Reef dried apricot sour (12 oz.) due to undeclared sulfites. Consumers should check product codes and dates for affected items.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1597-2018FoodGolden Star ›
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Recalling firmGolden Star Wholesale Inc1400 Axtell Dr · Troy, MI 48084-7003
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What happened, in plain English

Golden Star Wholesale is recalling Al Reef dried apricot sour products because they contain undeclared sulfites. This could pose a risk for people with sulfite allergies, as sulfites are common food preservatives. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19047-al-reef-dried-apricot-sour-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19047-al-reef-dried-apricot-sour-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1597-2018

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“Al Reef Dried Apricot Sour Recall: Undeclared Sulfites Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19047-al-reef-dried-apricot-sour-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard. 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

Sulfites are preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The product was sold without clearly labeling sulfites, which is a regulatory requirement for food items.

Who’s affected

People with sulfite allergies are most at risk from this recall. The affected product is sold in 12-ounce packages with a specific product code and distribution dates.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product code 061 on the packaging. The affected items were distributed between November 9, 2017, and May 29, 2018.

  • Brand
    Golden Star
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Code

    Look for product code 061 on the packaging to identify affected items.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The product contains undeclared sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the product code on the packaging to see if it's affected. If it is, you may want to contact Golden Star Wholesale for guidance.

When was this product distributed?

The product was distributed between November 9, 2017, and May 29, 2018.

Take action

Contact Golden Star

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

Subject: Recall F-1597-2018 — Golden Star Golden Star

Hello,

I own a Golden Star that is covered by recall F-1597-2018 from Golden Star.

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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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 qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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