Tijuana's Produce Recalls Cactus Leaves Due to Pesticide Contamination
Tijuana's Produce Co. is recalling 44-pound cases of cactus leaves (nopales) due to unapproved levels of pesticide contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The presence of unapproved pesticide contamination supports a Moderate rating rather than Low.
Plain-English summary
Tijuana's Produce Co. is recalling 210 units of 44-pound cases of cactus leaves (nopales) due to unapproved levels of pesticide contamination. The product was distributed in Nevada, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon.
The recall was initiated because the product contained pesticide levels that were not approved for use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that consumption of the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cactus Leaves (Nopales), 44 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- Tijuana'S Produce Co.
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 210
Distribution
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