The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1558-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

RCI Produce Recalls Cactus Pads Due to Pesticide Residues

RCI Produce is recalling MexpoGroup brand cactus pads found to contain pesticides with no US tolerance.

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 II and involves pesticide residues with no US tolerance, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

RCI Produce is voluntarily recalling 50 cases of MexpoGroup brand Cactus Leaves/Pads (Nopales). The product was distributed in California only.

The California Department of Pesticides tested the cactus pads and detected residues of Monocrotophos, Carbendazim as Thiophanate Methyl, and Captan (THPI). The source text states that there is no tolerance for these pesticides in the United States.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cactus Leaves/Pads (Nopales) MexpoGroup Brand MexpoGroup Fresh Produce Colonia Buenos Aires Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Manufacturer
RCI Produce
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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