Why it was recalled
The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.
Product description
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (manufactured by Gilster Mary Lee, Joplin, MO)
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Bag label: UPC 79801-24630 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 J8 Case label: UPC 79801-24632 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 JB
Where it was sold
Distribution was made to two distribution centers one in TX and one in NC. Further distribution to retail stores was made to SC, GA, FL, TN, VA, WV, KY, OH and PA.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0722-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 18, 2012
- FDA report date
- Nov 28, 2012
- Quantity
- 102 cases/8/28-oz plastic bags
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0722-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Chester
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63499
- Address
- 1037 State St
- Code information
- Bag label: UPC 79801-24630 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 J8 Case label: UPC 79801-24632 Best Buy Code: JUL 17 13 JB
- Postal code
- 62233-1657
- Report date
- Nov 28, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0722-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
- Product quantity
- 102 cases/8/28-oz plastic bags
- Termination date
- Jan 22, 2014
- Reason for recall
- The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (manufactured by Gilster Mary Lee, Joplin, MO)
- Distribution pattern
- Distribution was made to two distribution centers one in TX and one in NC. Further distribution to retail stores was made to SC, GA, FL, TN, VA, WV, KY, OH and PA.
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 18, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Nov 21, 2012