Goya Tamarillo Fruit Recalled for Unapproved Pesticide Residues
Goya Foods is recalling 14-ounce bags of whole Tamarillo fruit because the product tested positive for pesticides not approved for use in this commodity.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Goya Foods Inc. is recalling 200 cases of GOYA FRUTA Tamarillo WHOLE - Tomate de Arbol, 14-ounce plastic bags. The product was distributed only in the United States.
The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for residual pesticides that are not approved for use in this commodity. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and check the UPC number 4133109233 to identify the affected items.
The recalled product
- Product
- GOYA FRUTA Tamarillo WHOLE - Tomate de Arbol Net weight / number of units per package: 14 ounces / About 6 pieces of fruit per bag, Package type: Plastic bag / Units per case if applicable: 8
- Manufacturer
- GOYA FOODS INC.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 200
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)
- UPC #: 4133109233
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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