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Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

American Gourmet: Saladitos Dried Salted Plums Recalled Due to High Lead Levels

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2022
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Summary

American Gourmet is recalling 193 pounds of Saladitos (Dried Salted Plums) because the California Department of Public Health found the product contains high levels of lead. This recall affects the 1.5 oz. packages sold in California with specific lot and sell-by date information. Consumers who have purchased these dried plums should not eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains high levels of lead, a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, particularly in children and pregnant women, including developmental delays and neurological damage.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 1.5 oz. packages of American Gourmet Saladitos (Dried Salted Plums) with UPC 1578600104.
  2. Locate the lot and date code on the packaging to see if it matches Lot 211203 with a 'Sell by 12/03/2022' date.
  3. If you have the affected product, stop using it immediately and do not consume it.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact American Gourmet for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: American Gourmet Saladitos (Dried Salted Plums) (1.5 oz. package)
Item Code:
Recall #: F-0830-2022
UPC Codes:
1578600104
Lot Numbers:
211203
Date Ranges: Sell by 12/03/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89582
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: American Gourmet
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 193 lbs
Distributed To: California

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