El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums Recalled for Potential Lead Contamination
El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums are being recalled due to potential lead contamination. The recall affects 37,552 packages distributed nationwide.
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: FDA Class II classification with potential lead contamination, a serious health hazard particularly for children. No illnesses have been reported, meeting the criterion for High severity: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
El Chavito® Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, sold in 1.7 oz bags, are being recalled by the FDA due to potential lead contamination. The recall includes all lots and all best-by dates of the product.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide. Two product variations with different UPCs are affected: 859470006049/859470006629 and 850013297221/850013297726. Approximately 37,552 packages have been distributed.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone concerned about potential lead exposure should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag, Individual UPC 859470006049, Master Case UPC 859470006629. El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag, Individual UPC 850013297221, Master Case UPC 850013297726.
- Manufacturer
- El Chavito
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit / Snack
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 37,552
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)
- All lots and all best by dates.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by El Chavito under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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