Washington Vegetable Co Recalls Cactus Pads Due to Unapproved Pesticides
Washington Vegetable Co is recalling Cactus Pads (Nopal) from Mexico because unapproved pesticides were found during sampling by the CA Department of Pesticide Regulation.
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 agency classification is FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves unapproved pesticides, which fits the criteria for low-risk contamination or minor labeling/regulatory errors.
Plain-English summary
Washington Vegetable Co is recalling 17 cases (44 pounds each) of Cactus Pads (Nopal), a product of Mexico. The recall was initiated after the California Department of Pesticide Regulation found unapproved pesticides during sampling.
The affected product is identified by lot number 14-5126 and was distributed only in Northern California. The source text does not specify the exact names of the unapproved pesticides or the specific retail locations where the product was sold.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The source text does not provide specific contact information or a refund policy.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cactus Pads (Nopal) Mexpogroup: Product of Mexico
- Manufacturer
- Washington Vegetable Co
- Category
- Food — Produce
- 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)
- 44 lb crate - lot 14-5126
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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