ConAgra Recalls Hunts Tomato Paste Cans Due to Potential Mold
ConAgra Foods is recalling 145,380 cans of Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added due to potential mold caused by can damage.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is potential mold due to can damage, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
ConAgra Foods, Inc. is recalling 145,380 cans (12,115 trays) of Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added, 6 ounce cans. The recall is due to potential mold resulting from damage to the cans.
The affected product is identified by Can Lot Code 2105902510 and Tray Lot Code 5291902510, with a Best By date of OCT 16 2020. The Can UPC is 2700038807 and the Tray UPC is 2700038809. The product was distributed nationwide.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and UPCs. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added 6 ounce cans, 12 per wholesale tray Can UPC: 2700038807 Tray UPC: 2700038809
- Manufacturer
- ConAgra Foods, INc.
- Category
- Food — Canned Goods
- 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 (1)
- Can Lot Code: 2105902510 Tray Lot Code: 5291902510 Best By: OCT 16 2020
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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