Canned pear halves recalled over potential lead contamination in one lot

Plain-English summary

Pears Halves in Pear Juice from Concentrate, net weight 15 oz, containing pears, water and pear juice concentrate, distributed by Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas, is being recalled for potential contamination with the heavy metal lead.

The recall covers 1,836 cases at 24 cans per case, from lot 6PJ 09 C2425, UPC 077890365410, 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

Pears Halves in Pear Juice from Concentrate; NET WT 15 OZ (425 g); Ingredients: Pears, Water, Pear Juice Concentrate; Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

Manufacturer

Pacific Coast Producers

Category

Food — Canned fruit

Hazard

• lead
• heavy-metal
• chemical-contamination

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