Goya Whole Green Peas Recalled for Possible Can Seam Defect
Goya Whole Green Peas are being recalled due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 II, which typically involves a remote possibility of serious adverse health consequences or temporary, medically reversible harm. The hazard is a structural defect (can seam) rather than a confirmed biological or chemical contamination, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk or precautionary issues.
Plain-English summary
Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling Goya Whole Green Peas Chicharos 15.5 oz (439g) due to a possible can seam defect. This defect may compromise the integrity of the product.
The recall involves 5,138 units distributed domestically to Puerto Rico and the USA (NY, MA, NJ, TX, IL, FL, GA, CA, VA) and internationally to several Caribbean islands. The affected lot is identified as A2461 8 BB 07/09/18.
Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot number. If found, they should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm, Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goya Whole Green Peas Chicharos 15.5 oz (439g)
- Manufacturer
- Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
- Category
- Food — Canned Vegetables
- Affected units
- 5,138
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)
- Lot A2461 8 BB 07/09/18
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico 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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