3 brands of fruit snacks sold nationwide recalled. They might have too much lead
Recalls of three brands of dried salted plums posted to the FDA site Saturday. The problem: possible lead contamination.
Here’s what you need to know
What’s recalled?
All lots of the following products:
▪ A&E Corrales Saladitos Dried Salted Plums with Chili in 1-pound bags with UPC No. 0661799748162, sold nationwide in retail stores, through the company website and Amazon.com from Aug. 1 through Dec. 31.
To return this, send it to A&E Corrales LLC, P.O. Box 78531, Seattle, WA, 78531. Anyone with recall questions can email dakarillc@yahoo.com. Anyone with medical questions, contact a medical professional.
▪ El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums in 1.7-ounce packages, UPC Nos. 859470006049 and 850013297221, and Saladitos Enchilados Dried Salted Plums with Chili in 1.7-ounce packages, UPC Nos. 859470006070. They were sold from Jan. 9, 2019 through Wednesday nationwide in retail stores and through the company’s website.
Either throw these out or return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions about the recall, email info@chavitomexcandy.com, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern time.
▪ La Fiesta Saladitos Con Chile (Salted Plums with Chili) in 1-ounce packages with UPC No. 032327028290. The product went to retail stores in California, Nevada, North Carolina and Georgia from Dec. 1, 2021 through Monday.
You can throw these out or return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Those with recall questions can email joe.nibali@lffp.com or call 408-326-0487, Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m., Eastern time.
What’s the problem?
The lead content in the dried salted plums.
“While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed,” each FDA-posted recall notice says. “Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, weakness, behavior or mood changes, delirium, seizures, and coma.”
In kids, lead poisoning can lead to developmental and learning issues.
This story was originally published February 5, 2022 at 1:37 PM.
