The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0825-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

LUPAG Dried Salted Plums Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

LUPAG brand Plain Dried Salted Plums are being recalled by Rojas Inc. due to elevated lead levels. Consumers should not eat this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for lead contamination, a serious public health hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source, making this a high-risk product without yet-reported harm.

Plain-English summary

LUPAG brand Plain Dried Salted Plums are being recalled by Rojas Inc. due to elevated lead levels. The recalled product is packaged in 0.5 ounce transparent poly bags sealed with a cardboard header, with UPC 7 25535 01133 7. Approximately 833 strips of 12 packages have been distributed in California.

Lead is a serious public health hazard that can cause harmful health effects, particularly in children. Rojas Inc. and the FDA are working to ensure the product is removed from distribution.

If you have purchased this product, do not consume it. Consumers should contact the distributor or store where the product was purchased for instructions on handling or returning the recalled item.

The recalled product

Product
LUPAG brand Plain Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 0.5oz, pre-priced at $.99 packaged in transparent poly bags sealed with a cardboard header, stapled one dozen packages on a cardboard strip. UPC 7 25535 01133 7. Ingredients: Dried Prunes, salt. Origin: Taiwan or China Rojas Incor
Manufacturer
Rojas Inc.
Category
Food — Dried Fruits
Hazard
  • lead

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • No codes. This product has no expiration date.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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