The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0821-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

La Fiesta Salted Plums with Chili Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

La Fiesta brand Salted Plums with Chili are being recalled due to elevated lead levels in the product. The recall affects 8,304 packages distributed across Arkansas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Utah.

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 FDA Class II recall involves lead contamination, a documented health hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text, placing this at score 3 (High) under the rubric category for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

La Fiesta brand Salted Plums with Chili is being recalled. The product is packaged in 1-ounce cello bags with UPC 0 32327 02829 0. A total of 8,304 packages are subject to this recall.

The recall was initiated due to elevated levels of lead detected in the product.

The affected product was distributed to retail and wholesale outlets in Arkansas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Utah. Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and discard it safely.

The recalled product

Product
La Fiesta brand, Salted Plums with Chili Product. Product is packaged in cello bags, net wt. 1oz. UPC 0 32327 02829 0. There are 8 dozens per case. Product is labeled in parts: "***SALADITOS CON CHILE *** SALTED PLUMS WITH CHILI ***PRODUCT OF CHINA***Distributed By: La Fiesta F
Manufacturer
la fiesta food products
Category
Food — Snack / Preserved Fruit
Hazard
  • lead-contamination

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)

  • no codes

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • AR
  • CA
  • GA
  • NC
  • NV
  • OK
  • UT

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