Pacific Coast Producers is recalling 31,572 cases of tomato paste and Italian-style tomato paste due to the presence of metal shavings in the product. The affected products were sold under multiple brand names including Kroger, Great Value, Signature Select, and Food Club in 6-ounce metal cans. This recall was initiated after it was discovered that metal fragments could be inside the cans, posing a potential choking or injury hazard. Consumers should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
The presence of metal shavings in the tomato paste can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if consumed, and also poses a potential choking hazard.
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Packaged under brand names: Happy Harvest, Kroger, Signature Select, Food Club, Members Mark, Great Value, Essential Everyday, Summer is Inside, Harmons, Pastene, Avenue A. Case sizes: 12, 24, or 28 count.
Packaged under brand names: Kroger, Signature Select, Harris Teeter, Food Club, Essential Everyday, Raleys, Fareway. Case sizes: 12, 24, or 28 count.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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