RCI Produce

Recall #F-1558-2014 · Initiated 2014-01-17

Product

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

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.

Quantity affected

50 cases (44 lbs each)

Distribution

CA only

Lot / code info

no code numbers

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2014-02-24

Recalling firm

RCI Produce

313 Franklin St

Oakland, CA 94607-3822

United States

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Recall classification

Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.