Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (7

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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) Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. · reported 2012-11-28

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.
Classification: Class I
Recall initiated: 2012-10-18
Reported by the agency: 2012-11-28
Closed out (terminated): 2014-01-22
Recalling firm: Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Chester, IL
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): 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.
States we parsed from that text: FL GA KY NC OH PA SC TN TX VA WV
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables)derived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-0722-2013

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