DEL MONTE FOODS INC: Bubble Fruit Cup Snacks Recalled Due to Potential Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2022

Summary

Del Monte Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 7,136 cases of Del Monte Bubble Fruit Tropical Mixed Fruit Cup Snacks because they may contain small metal fragments measuring about 2 to 3 millimeters. These fruit cups were sold in 4-pack sleeves and distributed across 29 U.S. states. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected snacks and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

The presence of small metal fragments in food poses a choking hazard or risk of internal injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for Del Monte Bubble Fruit Tropical Mixed Fruit Cup Snacks sold in 3.5 oz 4-pack sleeves (6 sleeves per carton).
Locate the identification codes on the packaging and verify if they match UPC: 24000 25236, Lot code 130901, and a 'Best If Used By' date of 30 Jan 2023.
If you have the affected product, do not consume it. Dispose of the food or return the unopened product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Del Monte Bubble Fruit - Tropical Mixed Fruit Cup Snacks (3.5 oz 4-pack)

Item Code:

F-0851-2022

UPC Codes:

2400025236

Lot Numbers:

130901

Date Ranges: Best If Used By 30 Jan 2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 89690

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: DEL MONTE FOODS INC

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 7,136 cases

Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for Del Monte Bubble Fruit Tropical Mixed Fruit Cup Snacks sold in 3.5 oz 4-pack sleeves (6 sleeves per carton).

Locate the identification codes on the packaging and verify if they match UPC: 24000 25236, Lot code 130901, and a 'Best If Used By' date of 30 Jan 2023.

If you have the affected product, do not consume it. Dispose of the food or return the unopened product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.