Class ITerminated in FDA datasetOct 18, 2012

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (

Recalling firm: Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.

Why it was recalled

The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.

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The exact product

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)

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Original FDA 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

Recall details

Recall number
F-0722-2013
Event ID
63499
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 18, 2012
Reported
Nov 28, 2012
Classified
Nov 21, 2012
Terminated
Jan 22, 2014
Quantity
102 cases/8/28-oz plastic bags
Location
Chester, IL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

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.

FDA source record · F-0722-2013

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