The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0823-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

El Chavito Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums Recalled for Potential Lead Contamination

El Chavito Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums (1.7 oz.) are being recalled nationwide due to potential lead contamination. Consumers should not consume this product.

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: Lead is a known health hazard posing risk of harm. No illnesses or hospitalizations are reported in the source text, and contamination is stated as 'potential' rather than confirmed. This FDA Class II recall meets the rubric criterion for Score 3 (High): risk-of-harm product without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

El Chavito is recalling all lots of El Chavito Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili, net weight 1.7 oz., due to potential lead contamination. The recall affects approximately 30,000 packages that were distributed nationwide.

Lead is a toxic metal that poses serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be disposed of safely, or consumers may contact El Chavito for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili, net wt. 1.7 oz., Individual UPC 859470006070, Master Case UPC 859470006612.
Manufacturer
El Chavito
Category
Food — Preserved Fruit / Snacks
Hazard
  • lead

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.

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