Apricot Perouk, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), UPC 7 80890 28601 1.

Nobel Bakery recalled Apricot Perouk, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), UPC 7 80890 28601 1. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 12, 2016.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Nobel Bakery is recalling Apricot Perouk and Assorted cookies because they may contain undeclared wheat, milk, Yellow#5, and sulfur dioxide." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "US." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in N Hollywood, CA. The recall covers unknown of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 23, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.