The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0879-2018·Announced 2018-03-07

IQ Produce Recalls Fresh Pears for Unapproved Pesticide Residue

IQ Produce, LLC is recalling Fresh Fragrant Pears imported from China due to the presence of unapproved pesticide isocarbophos.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which the rubric associates with low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls that are unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

IQ Produce, LLC is recalling 2,402 cases of Fresh Fragrant Pears, labeled 'Double Trees' and identified as a product of China from Shenzhen J.F. Fruit Co., LTD. The recall is limited to Lot 16. The firm was notified that the fruit contained isocarbophos, a pesticide that is not approved for use on this product in the United States.

The affected pears were released into commerce and distributed in California. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased these specific pears should check their labels for the 'Double Trees' brand, 'Product of China' origin, and Lot 16. If the product matches this description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Fragrant Pear; Label - Double Trees Product of China Shenzhen J.F. Fruit Co., LTD
Manufacturer
IQ PRODUCE, LLC
Affected units
2,402

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)

  • Lot 16

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · IQ PRODUCE, LLC

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