Del Monte Recalls Mislabeled Lite Sliced Peaches Cans
Del Monte is recalling cans of Lite Sliced Peaches that were mislabeled and actually contained Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. The product contains carmine, an ingredient that requires specific labeling.
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 allergen mislabeling (carmine) on a common food product, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Del Monte Research Center is recalling 68,736 cans of DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches. The recall was initiated after consumer complaints between September 7 and September 29, 2016, indicated that the cans were mislabeled. While the label identifies the product as Lite Sliced Peaches in Extra Light Syrup, the cans actually contained Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup.
The mislabeling is significant because the Fruit Cocktail contains cherries colored with carmine. FDA regulations require carmine to be labeled due to its potential allergen status. The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the label and lot number. The affected lot number is 522701, with a manufacture date of 8/15/2015 and a best-by date of 08/14/2018. The UPC for the sliced peaches is 2400016719. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407
- Manufacturer
- Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek
- Category
- Food — Canned Fruit
Distribution
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