The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1454-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Meijer Diced Pears Recalled for Nutrition Labeling Error

Meijer Distribution is recalling Diced Pears in Fruit Juice 8oz cups because the nutrition facts label reflects the wrong serving size.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The issue is a labeling error regarding nutrition facts, not a safety hazard like contamination or allergens.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling Meijer Diced Pears in Fruit Juice 8oz cups. The recall involves 26,931 units of the product. The affected lots were produced between November 29, 2012, and January 2, 2013, and are identified by UPC 71373337044.

The recall was initiated because the product labels were developed with an updated serving size of 1 cup (226g), but the nutrition facts panel still reflects the information for a 4 oz (113g) serving. This discrepancy means the nutritional information provided to consumers does not match the actual serving size of the product.

The product was distributed to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and production dates listed above. If found, the product should be returned to the store of purchase or discarded.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Diced Pears in Fruit Juice 8oz cup
Affected units
26,931

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 (3)

  • UPC: 71373337044 and All lots produced from November 29
  • 2012 through January 2
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Meijer Distribution, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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