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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 23, 2012 (14 years ago)

Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in recall

Recalled by Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant · Selah, WA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

The product contains in excess of 23 ppb inorganic arsenic which exceeds the FDA published level of concern for a chronic exposure.

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What was recalled

Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to 52 gallons. Labeled in part: "CLAREX PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE "cRc-KOSHER"***52 GALLONS" and "TREE TOP***PEAR CONCENTRATE TYPE III***RESOURCE #: 4200815003***Selah, Wa. 98942***MADE IN USA***".

Quantity: 6708 gallons

Food: Fresh fruit Juice & beverages

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.

Lot numbers: "9321012001" and "9321012002"

Where it was sold

Iowa Virginia

FDA's distribution note: Shipped to accounts in VA and IA.

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. 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
Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 23, 2012
In FDA report of
Jul 11, 2012
Terminated
Aug 20, 2012
FDA recall number
F-1683-2012 · event 62003
Official record
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