Why it was recalled
Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as fruit browning quickly after opening the can and undercooked (firm) fruit from consumers.
Product description
Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G". The back panel reads in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC is 7 88637 01031 8. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 29 OZ. (1 LB. 13 OZ.) with the back panel reading in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Apricots in Heavy Syrup has a can code: paterson 195 12:24. This code is interpreted as: Paterson apricot type, Julian date 1955, and processing time. Apricots in Light Syrup's can code: PATERSON 195 12:12.
Where it was sold
Western US
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-1314-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 8, 2013
- FDA report date
- Apr 17, 2013
- Quantity
- firm is unable/unwilling to provide this information
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Sage Creek Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1314-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- The Dalles
- State
- OR
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64311
- Address
- 5267 Mill Creek Rd
- Code information
- Apricots in Heavy Syrup has a can code: paterson 195 12:24. This code is interpreted as: Paterson apricot type, Julian date 1955, and processing time. Apricots in Light Syrup's can code: PATERSON 195 12:12.
- Postal code
- 97058-8501
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1314-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Sage Creek Inc
- Product quantity
- firm is unable/unwilling to provide this information
- Termination date
- Apr 16, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as fruit browning quickly after opening the can and undercooked (firm) fruit from consumers.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G". The back panel reads in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC is 7 88637 01031 8. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 29 OZ. (1 LB. 13 OZ.) with the back panel reading in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label.
- Distribution pattern
- Western US
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 8, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Apr 11, 2013