The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1446-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

Hnos. Perez Cactus Pads Recalled for Unpermitted Pesticides

West Coast Produce is recalling Hnos. Perez brand cactus pads found to contain unpermitted pesticides in California.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

West Coast Produce, LLC is recalling 10 cases of Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads). The recall was initiated after the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation sampled the product and detected pesticides that are not permitted in the United States.

The specific pesticides found in the samples were Permethrin at 0.094 ppm, Chlorpyriphos at 0.136 ppm, and Monocrotophos at 0.030 ppm. The product was distributed in California, with the majority of sales being cash and carry.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the distributor for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads): distributed by: West Coast Produce 300 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94607
Manufacturer
West Coast Produce, LLC
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • Product number 58164

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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