Rojas Inc. Recalls Plain Dried Salted Plums Because of Possible Health Risk

Summary

Company Announcement Date:: February 07, 2022
FDA Publish Date:: February 07, 2022
Product Type:: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:: Recall Reason Description

Potential for elevated levels of lead
Company Name:: Rojas Inc.
Brand Name:: Brand Name(s)
Product Description:: Product Description

Plain Dried Salted Plums

Company Announcement

02/06/22, Rojas Inc., Los Angeles, CA is recalling PLAIN DRIED SALTED PLUMS in 0.5oz packages because it has the potential to have elevated levels of 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.

The distribution of the affected product was limited to Southern California.

The impacted Plain Dried Salted Plums products are identified below.

ITEM DESCRIPTION	BRAND	UPC	PRODUCTION DATE
Plain Dried Salted Plums net wt. 0.5oz	LUPAG	725535011337	December 2021

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 323-266-2192 or [email protected], Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, PST.