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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1797-2013/FDA enforcement
Shoreline Fruit INC·Food·Jun 25, 2013

Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries contained some Dark Chocolate Strawberries. The strawberries contain…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMI, SC, CA, NY +1 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameShoreline Fruit INC
Recalling firmShoreline Fruit INCTraverse City, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
01121301592
Lot / date codes
  • Distributed 6/26/13: UPC code: 0-11213-01592 and lot codes: 021814, 031214, 032714, and 061214.
Distribution area
MISCCANYOK

US: MI, SC, CA, NY, and OK. International: Hong Kong

United States

Quantity affected165 (990lbs)
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 21, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1797-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Shoreline Fruit INC initiated this food recall on June 25, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries contained some Dark Chocolate Strawberries. The strawberries contain sulfites which are not declared on the label. Shoreline Fruit, LLC has initiated a voluntary product recall of its Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries because of a possible cross contamination with undeclared dark. The FDA report lists distribution as: US: MI, SC, CA, NY, and OK. International: Hong Kong.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries contained some Dark Chocolate Strawberries. The strawberries contain sulfites which are not declared on the label. Shoreline Fruit, LLC has initiated a voluntary product recall of its Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries because of a possible cross contamination with undeclared dark

Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz was made or distributed by Shoreline Fruit INC in Traverse City, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1797-2013, dated August 21, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz recall?

Shoreline Fruit INC recalled Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1797-2013. The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries contained some Dark Chocolate Strawberries. The strawberries contain…

What are the symptoms of Undeclared allergen exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

How quickly can Undeclared allergen symptoms appear?

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared allergen?

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

How do I get a refund from Shoreline Fruit INC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1797-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Shoreline Fruit INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1797-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.