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WATSON LA INC: Pickled Garlic Recalled Due to High Lead Levels

Agency Publication Date: July 10, 2021
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Summary

WATSON LA INC is recalling 40 cases (totaling 960 pouches) of Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine because they contain high levels of lead. The affected products were distributed in 500g (18 oz.) plastic pouches and were shipped to retailers between April 14 and April 27, 2021. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product was found to contain high levels of lead, which is 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 Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine in 500g (18 oz.) plastic pouches with UPC 8 00794 00303 0.
  2. Verify if your product was purchased or received around the shipping window of April 14, 2021, through April 27, 2021.
  3. Immediately stop using the product and do not consume any of the pickled garlic.
  4. Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund or contact WATSON LA INC for further instructions.
  5. If you have 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 for returned product

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

Affected Products

Product: Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine (500g / 18 oz.)
UPC Codes:
800794003030
Lot Numbers:
No codes
Date Ranges: Shipped April 14-27, 2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88155
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: WATSON LA INC
Sold By: Retailers in Washington; Retailers in California
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 40 cases (24 x 500 g pouches per case)
Distributed To: Washington, California

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