Dry Salted Plum with Chili Products Recalled for Potential Lead Contamination
El Super Leon and El Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum with Chili products are recalled due to potential lead contamination. Consumers should not consume these products.
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 for potential lead contamination, a serious health hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are scored as High (3).
Plain-English summary
El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc. is recalling El Super Leon brand and El Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum with Chili products due to potential contamination with lead. The recalled products are shelf-stable and packaged in plastic bags.
The affected products include El Super Leon brand (Net Weight 1.05oz, UPC 8-52605-00408) and El Leoncito brand (Net Weight 1.05oz, UPC 8-52605-00024). All lot codes of these products are included in the recall, with 4134 cases distributed. The products were distributed in California, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and Nevada.
Lead can cause serious health effects, particularly in children. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Those with questions should contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- El Super Leon brand, Dry Salted Plum with Chili, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.05oz, UPC 8-52605-00408. With 12 packs of 12 units per case, for a total of 144 units per case. El Leoncito brand, Dry Salted Plum with Chili, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag,
- Manufacturer
- El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Dried Fruit
- 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 lot codes
Distribution
Distributed in 6 states:
- AZ
- CA
- GA
- IL
- NV
- TX
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