Heart of the Valley Parsnips Recalled for Pesticide Residue
Ed Fields & Sons, Inc. is recalling Heart of the Valley brand parsnips because they contained pesticide linuron above the maximum residue level.
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 indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves pesticide residue above tolerance levels, which aligns with the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Ed Fields & Sons, Inc. is recalling Heart of the Valley brand parsnips, produce of U.S.A., because the product was found to be above the tolerance, or maximum residue level, for the pesticide linuron. The recalled product is available in 16-ounce and 20-ounce packages, 20-pound bags, and 40-pound boxes.
Approximately 5,000 pounds of the affected parsnips were distributed to Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. No lot codes were used for this product.
Consumers who purchased these parsnips should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them.
The recalled product
- Product
- Heart of the Valley brand Parsnips, produce of U.S.A., packaged in the following sizes: 16 ounces (453 grams), UPC 31446-22016; 20 ounces (566 grams), UPC 31446-22020; 20 lb. bags; and 40 lb boxes
- Manufacturer
- Ed Fields & Sons, Inc
- 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)
- No lot codes used
Distribution
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