Cactus Leaves/Pads (Nopales) MexpoGroup Brand MexpoGroup Fresh Produce Colonia Buenos Aires Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: January 17, 2014 RCI Produce Produce

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    no code numbers
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
RCI Produce
Reason for Recall:
CA Dept of Pesticides tested Cactus pads and found pesticides Monocrotophos at 0.581 ppm, Carbendazim as Thiophanate Methyl at 0.510 ppm and Captan (THPI) at 0.313 ppm. There is no tolerance for these pesticides in the US.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cactus Leaves/Pads (Nopales) MexpoGroup Brand MexpoGroup Fresh Produce Colonia Buenos Aires Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

no code numbers

Distribution:

Distributed in: CA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1558-2014

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