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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2243-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

Publix Pumpkin Pie Recalled for Lead and Metal Fragments

Weston Foods is recalling Publix 8-inch pumpkin pies due to the presence of lead and metal pieces ranging from 0.5mm to 2.0mm.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves the presence of lead and metal fragments, which are significant physical and chemical hazards. Per the rubric, significant injury or property damage reports or structural defects warrant a score of 4, and FDA Class II recalls with serious potential harm align with this severity.

Plain-English summary

Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. is voluntarily recalling Publix 8-inch T/S pumpkin pies (623g) because the product contains lead and other pieces of metal sized 0.5mm to 2.0mm. The recall involves 3,278 cases, totaling 19,688 individual units.

The affected products were distributed in Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Florida. Specific lot numbers include 9169X13863, 9168X13863, 9163X13863, and 9164X13863, with expiration dates ranging from June 11, 2020, to June 17, 2020. The UPC code for the product is 00041415329912.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Publix 8 inch T/S pumpkin pie US; 623g (22 oz. or 1 LB 6 oz.), Carton, 6 units per case
Manufacturer
WESTON FOODS (CANADA) INC
Category
Food — Baked Goods
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 (7)

  • Lot/Unit Numbers: 9169X13863
  • 9168X13863
  • 9163X13863
  • 9164X13863 Expiration: 6/17/2020
  • 6/16/2020
  • 6/11/2020
  • 6/12/2020 UPC: 00041415329912

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by WESTON FOODS (CANADA) 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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