The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Tru Fru, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of select Tru Fru freeze-dried products due to the potential presence of metal. The recall was initiated by Georgia Nut Company, a third-party manufacturer for Tru Fru, after a customer alerted the company to the matter.
The products were distributed nationwide to major retailers, including Albertsons, CVS, Food Lion, H-E-B, Hungryroot, Ingles Markets, Kroger, Stew Leonard’s, and Target.
How To Identify the Recalled Tru Fru Products
If you have purchased Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries In Dark & White Chocolate or Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries & Crème, check the back of the package for the 10-digit manufacturing code. The first four number and letter combinations of that code will identify the affected products.
Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries In Dark & White Chocolate (3.4-ounce bag)
- UPC: 850048358270
- Item number: 10300458
- Manufacturing codes that begins with: 517B, 517C, 517D, 517E, 517F, 518D, 518E, 518F, 519A, 519B, 524A, 524B, 524C, 529C, 529D, 529E, 530C, 530D, 530E, 531A, 531B, 531C, 531D, 531E, 532A, 532B
Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries In Dark & White Chocolate (1.7-ounce bag)
- UPC: 850048358331
- Item number: 10300442
- Manufacturing code that begins with: 514A, 514B, 514C, 514D, 525A, 525B, 525C, 526B, 526C, 526D, 526E, 526F, 521C, 521D, 521E, 522B, 522C, 522D, 522E, 524D, 524E, 525A, 525B, 525C, 525D, 525E, 526A
Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries In Dark & White Chocolate (13-ounce bag)
- UPC: 850048358379
- Item number: 10300474
- Manufacturing code that begins with: 515A, 516B, 516C
Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries & Crème (3.4-ounce bag)
- UPC: 850048358249
- Item number: 10300455
- Manufacturing code that begins with:520B, 520C, 520D, 520E, 520F, 521A, 524C, 524D, 524E
Images can be found on the FDA’s site.
What To Do if You Have the Recalled Freeze-Dried Fruit
Those who have the recalled freeze-dried fruit pouches are advised not to consume them. Instead, they should be thrown away. Consumers who wish to get a refund can fill out Tru Fru’s online reimbursement form to receive a coupon. At this time, no injuries have been reported. However, those with concerns should contact a healthcare provider immediately. The ingestion of sharp objects, such as metal, may cause holes or tears in the tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach, and intestines. Additionally, it can damage the teeth and gums.
Those with questions regarding this voluntary recall may call (888) 293-7748 or email the brand at [email protected]