SunTree Snack Foods, LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of Dried Sweetened Strawberries Due to Potential Undeclared Sulfites - 3/31/22

Company Announcement Date:

March 23, 2022

FDA Publish Date:

March 24, 2022

Product Type:

Food & Beverages
Allergens

Reason for Announcement:

Undeclared Sulfites

Company Name:

SunTree Snack Foods

Brand Name:

Good & Gather

Product Description:

Dried Sweetened Strawberries

SunTree Snack Foods LLC, of Phoenix, AZ, is recalling Good & Gather Dried Sweetened Strawberries, because the product contains undeclared sulfite. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled packages are resealable stand up pouches that were distributed to retail stores nationally. SunTree Snack Foods, LLC is initiating the voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution to protect public health. No illnesses nave Deen reported to date.

The recall was initiated due to Florida’s Department of Agriculture performing a sampling. The results of the sampling indicated the above lots contained sulfites that were not declared on the label.

Consumers who have purchased the above listed items with the above lot code and expiration date are urged to dispose of the product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-480-719-6900 x 219 Monday — Friday 8:00 am — 6:00 pm CST or Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/suntree-snack-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-dried-sweetened-strawberries-due-potential?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
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* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
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