The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0215-2023·Announced 2023-01-11

PROPAL Hass Avocados recalled for pesticide contamination exceeding limits

Four Seasons Produce has recalled PROPAL Hass Avocados for containing pesticide residue that exceeds federal tolerance limits. Affected bags were distributed to consignees in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

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: FDA Class III recall for pesticide residue contamination exceeding federal tolerance limits. No illnesses or injuries reported; this is a detection-based precautionary action, consistent with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination and voluntary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Four Seasons Produce Warehouse #2 and Sunrise Logistics, Inc., located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, has recalled PROPAL brand Hass Avocados. The recalled product consists of bags containing six avocados each, packaged in green netting with green plastic film, with 11 bags per case.

The avocados were found to contain pesticide residue exceeding the federal tolerance limit established under 40 CFR 180.275. The contaminated product was detected and is being recalled as a precaution.

The recalled product was distributed to two consignees, one in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. A total of 40 cases (440 bags) were affected by this recall.

Consumers and retailers who have purchased this product should not consume or serve the avocados. Anyone who has already consumed the product and experiences any adverse health effects should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
PROPAL, Hass Avocados , Bag of 6 pieces, Green net with green plastic film, 11 bags per case.
Manufacturer
Four Seasons Produce Warehouse #2/Sunrise Logistics, Inc
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • pesticide-residue

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 (2)

  • Barcode#: 849351000013
  • Item #: 647466

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • NJ
  • PA

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