The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1923-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

Coconut milk recalled for thermal under-processing

Procesadora de Frutos y Vegetales del Caribe is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 13.5 oz canned coconut milk because the product was thermally under-processed.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk hazard (thermal under-processing) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Procesadora de Frutos y Vegetales del Caribe SRL, located in the Dominican Republic, has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of 13.5 fluid ounce canned coconut milk. The recall is due to the product being thermally under-processed. The affected product is sold in steel tins, with 24 tins per case.

The recall involves lots 32, 35, 37, 41, 43, 47, 39, 53, and 57. All affected lots have an expiration date of May 2018 and are identified by UPC code 7189123232406. The firm ceased further distribution of the product on June 20, 2015. The product was distributed to consignees in New York, United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers and UPC code listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Coconut milk , 13.5 fld oz, can, 214x406 3 pieces steel tins ,24 tins per case. Refrigerate after opening.

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 (7)

  • Lots involved are 32
  • 35
  • 37
  • 41
  • 43
  • 47
  • 39

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: