Cactus Pads (Nopal) Mexpogroup recall
Recalled by Washington Vegetable Co · San Francisco, CA, United States
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Unapproved pesticides were found by the CA Department of Pesticide Regulation during sampling,
Some of these cause harm only with repeated exposure (lead in spices, for example), others act within hours (histamine poisoning from spoiled fish). All chemical contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Cactus Pads (Nopal) Mexpogroup: Product of Mexico
Quantity: 17 cases (44 pounds each)
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
44 lb crate - lot 14-5126
Where it was sold
California
FDA's distribution note: Northern CA only
Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Washington Vegetable Co
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 8, 2014
- In FDA report of
- Feb 5, 2014
- Terminated
- Jan 29, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-1450-2014 · event 67296
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search