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Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

EL Leoncito and El Super Leon Salted Plums Recalled for Potential Lead

Agency Publication Date: March 10, 2022
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Summary

El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,134 cases of EL Leoncito and El Super Leon brand dry salted plum snacks, including varieties with chili. These shelf-stable products, sold in 1.4oz and 1.05oz plastic bags, may be contaminated with lead. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, but the company is taking this action as a precaution after identifying the potential risk.

Risk

The product may contain lead, a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems if ingested. Lead exposure can result in developmental delays and organ damage, particularly in children and pregnant women.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects EL Leoncito and El Super Leon brand Dry Salted Plum and Dry Salted Plum with Chili snacks sold in 1.4oz and 1.05oz plastic bags.
  2. Identify the product by checking the packaging for UPC codes 8-52605-00024 (EL Leoncito brand), 8-52605-00407 (El Super Leon Dry Salted Plum), or 8-52605-00408 (El Super Leon Dry Salted Plum with Chili). All lot codes for these products are affected.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc. directly for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: EL Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum (1.4oz)
Variants: Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
85260500024
Lot Numbers:
all lot codes

Packaged in plastic bag. 12 packs with 12 units per case (144 total units).

Product: El Super Leon brand Dry Salted Plum (1.4oz)
Variants: Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
85260500407
Lot Numbers:
all lot codes

Packaged in plastic bag.

Product: El Super Leon brand Dry Salted Plum with Chili (1.05oz)
Variants: Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
85260500408
Lot Numbers:
all lot codes

Packaged in plastic bag. 12 packs with 12 units per case (144 total units).

Product: El Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum with Chili (1.05oz)
Variants: Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
85260500024
Lot Numbers:
all lot codes

Packaged in plastic bag.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89532
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in CA, AZ, IL, TX, GA, and NV
Manufactured In: China, United States
Units Affected: 2 products (4134 cases of 144 units (total))
Distributed To: California, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Nevada

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