American Gourmet Saladitos Recalled for High Lead Levels
American Gourmet Saladitos dried salted plums are recalled due to high lead levels detected by California health officials. The 1.5 oz. packages distributed in California should not be consumed.
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: Lead contamination is a known health hazard in an FDA Class II recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, a risk-of-harm product without reported injury qualifies as High severity.
Plain-English summary
American Gourmet Saladitos, a dried salted plum snack product, is being recalled because it contains high levels of lead. The California Department of Public Health identified lead contamination through product sampling.
The recall affects 1.5 oz. packages with UPC 1578600104, Lot 211203, with a sell-by date of 12/03/2022. The product was distributed in California only, with approximately 193 pounds affected.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Lead exposure can pose health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women.
The recalled product
- Product
- American Gourmet Saladitos (Dried Salted Plums) 1.5 oz. package UPC: 1578600104
- Manufacturer
- American Gourmet
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit / Snack
- 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)
- Lot 211203
- Sell by 12/03/2022
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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