Pacific Coast Producers

Recall #H-0040-2026 · Initiated 2025-09-04

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Pacific Coast Producers is recalling 15 oz cans of sliced pears in organic pear juice because they may contain elevated levels of lead. The affected product was distributed to Wegmans stores across 26 states.

Who is at risk

Everyone who purchased this product should be concerned, as lead exposure is harmful to all people, particularly children and pregnant women.

What to do

Check your home for this product (look for the 15 oz can of sliced pears distributed by Wegmans). If you have it, do not eat it—return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. Contact the store or Pacific Coast Producers if you have questions.

Product

Pears SLICED in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate; NET WT 15 OZ (425 g); Ingredients: Organic Pears, Water, Organic Pear Juice Concentrate; Distributed By: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY 14603

Reason for recall

Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).

Quantity affected

203 cases (12 cans/case)

Distribution

U.S. distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Lot / code info

Lot: 6OPSJ 04 C2893 UPC: 077890365410 BEST IF USED BY SEP 01 2027

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone