Pacific Coast Producers Recalls Tomato Paste Due to Metal Shavings
Pacific Coast Producers is recalling 31,572 cases of 6-ounce tomato paste cans due to the presence of metal shavings. The product was distributed across the United States under multiple brand names.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a physical hazard (metal shavings) in a food product, which poses a risk of injury (choking or dental damage) even though no specific injuries are reported in the source text. This aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Pacific Coast Producers is voluntarily recalling 31,572 cases of 6-ounce (170g) metal cans of tomato paste. The recall is being conducted because of the presence of metal shavings in the product. The cases contain 12, 24, or 28 cans and were distributed throughout the United States.
The recalled tomato paste was packaged under various brand names, including Happy Harvest, Kroger, Signature Select, Food Club, Members Mark, Great Value, Essential Everyday, Summer is Inside, Harmons, Pastene, and Avenue A. The specific code associated with the recalled product is 5TP1 0Q G264.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific brand names and code listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or follow instructions provided by the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tomato Paste in a 6 oz.(170g) metal can Cases size varies - 12, 24 or 28 count. Packaged under brand names of: Happy Harvest, Kroger, Signature Select, Food Club, Members Mark, Great Value, Essential Everyday, Summer is Inside, Harmons, Pastene, Avenue A.
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Coast Producers
- Category
- Food — Canned Goods
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- 5TP1 0Q G264
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Pacific Coast Producers under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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