Candies Tolteca is recalling 1,248 individual bags (total) of Tolteca brand Saladitos (dried plums) because they may contain dangerously high levels of lead. The recall includes two varieties: Salted Dried Plums (Blue label) and Dried Plums with Chili & Lemon (Green label), both sold in clear cellophane bags. These products were distributed to retail stores in California, Utah, and Nevada. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, but lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health complications.
Lead is a heavy metal that is toxic to humans and can cause developmental delays, organ damage, and lead poisoning, especially in children and pregnant women. These plums were found to have lead levels that exceed safety standards, posing a risk to anyone who consumes them.
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Packaged in a clear cellophane bag approximately 4 x 8 inches.
Packaged in a clear cellophane bag approximately 4 x 8 inches.
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