Canned halved pears recalled over potential lead contamination in one lot

Plain-English summary

Halved Pears in Pear Juice from Concentrate, net weight 15 oz, containing pears, water and pear juice concentrate, distributed by Wegmans Food Markets of Rochester, New York, is being recalled for potential contamination with the heavy metal lead.

The recall covers 102 cases at 12 cans per case, from lot 6PJ 09 C2295, UPC 077890747490, best if used by 1 September 2027. The product was distributed across many US states. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.

The enforcement record states the potential contamination and reports no illnesses.

Anyone holding cans matching the lot code and best-by date should not eat the product and should follow the retailer's instructions.

The recalled product

Product

Halved Pears IN PEAR JUICE FROM CONCNETRATE; NET WT 15 OZ (425 g); Ingredients: Pears, Water, Pear Juice Concentrate; Distributed By: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY 14603

Manufacturer

Pacific Coast Producers

Category

Food — Canned fruit

Hazard

• lead
• heavy-metal
• chemical-contamination

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