The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0773-2021·Announced 2021-07-21

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.

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: 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
Category
Food — Pickled/Preserved Vegetables
Hazard

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

Distributed in 2 states:

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