The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1449-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

Marquez Produce Recalls Cactus Leaves Due to Unapproved Pesticides

Marquez Produce is recalling 40-pound units of cactus leaves (nopales) found in California due to the presence of unapproved pesticides.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant hazards like unapproved pesticides, even if specific injury reports are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Marquez Produce Inc. is voluntarily recalling 168 units of 40-pound cactus leaves, also known as nopales. The product is identified by Lot Number 1228-12. The recall was initiated because the product was found to contain unapproved pesticides.

The recalled cactus leaves were distributed in California (CA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of cactus leaves should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cactus Leaves/pads ("Nopales"), 40 lbs
Manufacturer
Marquez Produce Inc.
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
Affected units
168

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 Number: 1228-12

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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