The FDA has issued a recall for Turkana Food Inc.’s dried apricots after the New York State Department of Agriculture discovered that the packaging failed to list sulfites on the product label. Sulfites are food preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

According to FDA regulations, companies must declare sulfite content on all packaging if levels exceed 10 parts per million (ppm). Failure to do so can pose health risks to consumers with sulfite sensitivity or asthma.

The recalled product can be identified by LOT number 440090478-15-333 printed on the bottom of the packaging and a UPC label 2539560010 located on a sticker at the top.

These apricots were distributed across Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri, and California.

While no illnesses have been reported, the FDA urges consumers not to eat the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Turkana Food Inc. has not yet issued a public statement regarding the recall.

Sulfite sensitivity affects roughly 4 percent of Americans—about 13 million people—and is especially common among those with asthma. Reactions can range from mild symptoms like hives, diarrhea, or abdominal pain to severe cases involving difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis.

Typical symptoms appear soon after consuming sulfite-containing foods and may include wheezing, coughing, sneezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Health experts recommend antihistamines or Vitamin B12 supplements for those with sulfite sensitivity.

This recall follows a recent case where Texas Pete withdrew its Habanero Buffalo hot sauce after bottles were found to contain Sriracha Sauce, which also included undeclared sulfites.