Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine Recalled for High Lead Levels
Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine (500g pouches) is being recalled because 40 cases containing high lead levels were distributed despite FDA detention.
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 3/5 (High).
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a toxic contaminant (lead) in a food product. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, lead is a well-established health hazard that warrants a High severity rating per the rubric's criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Watson LA Inc is recalling Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine, sold in 500g (18 oz.) plastic pouches with UPC 8 00794 00303 0. The recall involves 40 cases (24 pouches per case) that were distributed to Washington and California despite being detained by the FDA for containing high lead levels.
The product was shipped between April 14–27, 2021. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
For questions or additional information, consumers can contact the FDA at the recall information provided through the agency's official channels.
The recalled product
- Product
- Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine; 500g (18 oz. plastic pouch. Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8 00794 00303 0
- Manufacturer
- WATSON LA INC
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)
- No codes. Shipping dates of April 14-27
- 2021.
Distribution
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