⚫ NJ company recalling its raisins

⚫UPC, "best if used by" date

⚫ Any illnesses?


August has been a month for recalls: Walmart apple juice and Purdue ready-to-eat chicken nuggets. We’re not out of the woods yet — a New Jersey-based company has joined the growing recall list.

Pine Brook’s Sunco & Frenchie is recalling its 10-ounce Terrafina Golden Raisins because the product may have undeclared sulfites; its label says it’s distributed by Smith Valley Foods.

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“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious of life-threatening allergic reaction if they consumer these products,” according to the company announcement on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration website.

The recall is for its 10oz plastic square products with a bright orange labeling; the raisins have a “best if used by” date of 08/2025, Lot # GDR240901 and the UPC is 847938001385.

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Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported to the Food & Drug Administration.

Buyers are being asked to bring the raisins back to where they were bought for a full refund.

See more: Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic

The company will answer consumer questions at 973-478-1011.

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Sulfite facts

  • can be found in some drinks, medicines and foods
  • functions as a preservative
  • can trigger asthma, allergy symptoms
  • allergist can administer a food challenge to test your reaction
  • commonly found in beer, wine, soft drinks, pizza crust, dried fruit, sauce, etc.

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