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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Three Companies Recall Salted Plum Products Due to Lead Contamination

EL CHAVITO, INC. of San Diego, CA is recalling all lots of Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums With Chili because while La Fiesta Food Products, La Mirada California is recalling all lots of Saladitos Con Chile(Salted Plums with Chili) and A&E Corrales LLC, Seattle, WA is recalling Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili because these products have the potential to be contaminated with lead.

No reason on how the lead was detected or where it originated.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/el-chavito-inc-recalls-saladitos-dried-salted-plums-and-saladitos-enchilados-salted-plums-chili
El Chavito, Inc. Recalls Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  February 03, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name:  EL CHAVITO, INC.
Brand Name:  El Chavito®
Product Description:  Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums With Chili
Company Announcement
EL CHAVITO, INC. of San Diego, CA is recalling all lots of Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums With Chili because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. This recall does not impact any other El Chavito brand products.

Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some lead from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water. Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed.

Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, weakness, behavior or mood changes, delirium, seizures, and coma. However, infants, young children and the developing fetus can be affected by chronic exposure to amounts of lead that may not result in obvious symptoms of lead poisoning. A child with lead poisoning may not look or act sick. Lead poising in children can cause: learning disabilities, developmental delays, and lower IQ scores.

The affected product was distributed nationwide through distributors to retail stores, and online orders on El Chavito website from 01/09/2019 to 02/02/2022.

The impacted Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili products are identified below.

Item Description UPC Batch/Lot Best By Date
El Chavito® Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz 859470006049 All All
El Chavito® Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz 850013297221 All All
El Chavito® Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums w/Chili, net wt. 1.7 oz 859470006070 All All
There have been no reports of illnesses to date.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and California Department of Public Health Food & Drug Branch.

El Chavito, Inc. will work with distributors and retailers to ensure that the recalled products are removed from store shelves.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to dispose of it or return to place of purchase for refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions can contact El Chavito via email at info@chavitomexcandy.com, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PST.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/la-fiesta-food-products-recalls-saladitos-salted-plums-chili-because-possible-health-risk
La Fiesta Food Products Recalls Saladitos Salted Plums with Chili Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
February 04, 2022
FDA Publish Date:
February 04, 2022
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name:
La Fiesta Food Products Inc.
Brand Name:
La Fiesta Food Products Inc.
Product Description:
Saladitos Con Chile(Salted Plums with Chili)
Company Announcement
La Fiesta Food Products, La Mirada California is recalling all lots of Saladitos Con Chile(Salted Plums with Chili) because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.

Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some lead from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water. Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed.

Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, weakness, behavior or mood changes, delirium, seizures, and coma. However, infants, young children and the developing fetus can be affected by chronic exposure to amounts of lead that may not result in obvious symptoms of lead poisoning. A child with lead poisoning may not look or act sick. Lead poising in children can cause: learning disabilities, developmental delays, and lower IQ scores.

The affected product was distributed in California as well as Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia through distributors to retail stores from December 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022.

The impacted Saladitos Con Cr le(Salted Plums with Chili) products are identified below.

La Fiesta Brand Saladitos Con Chile(Salted Plums with Chili)
UPC#032327028290

There have been no reports of illnesses to date.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and California Department of Public Health Food & Drug Branch.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to dispose of it or return to place of purchase for refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions can contact 408-326-0487 or joe.nibali@lffp.com, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm PST.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ae-corrales-llc-recalls-saladitos-dried-salted-plums-chili-because-possible-health-risk
A&E Corrales LLC Recalls Saladitos Dried Salted Plums with Chili Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
February 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date:
February 04, 2022
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name:
A&E Corrales LLC
Brand Name:
Spice and Chili
Product Description:
Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili
Company Announcement
On February 3, 2022,  because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.

Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some lead from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water. Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed.

Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, weakness, behavior or mood changes, delirium, seizures, and coma. However, infants, young children and the developing fetus can be affected by chronic exposure to amounts of lead that may not result in obvious symptoms of lead poisoning. A child with lead poisoning may not look or act sick. Lead poising in children can cause: learning disabilities, developmental delays, and lower IQ scores.

The affected product was distributed nationwide through distributors to retail stores, and online orders on Amazon and company website at spiceandchili.wazala.com from August 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

The impacted Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili product has net weight of 16 oz (1 lb) with UPC # 0661799748162.

There have been no reports of illnesses to date.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to dispose of it or return to A&E Corrales LLC, PO Box 78531, Seattle, WA 98178. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions can contact dakarillc@yahoo.com.

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