PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407

Reported: November 2, 2016 Initiated: October 4, 2016 #F-0279-2017

Product Description

DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407

Reason for Recall

Between September 7 thru September 29, 2016, consumer complaints led firm to believe that cans of Lite Sliced Peaches were mislabeled as they appeared to contain Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. The label on the can states Lite Sliced Peaches (Yellow cling peach in Extra Light Syrup) and the product inside contains Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. Fruit Cocktail contains cherries colored with carmine. FDA regulations requires carmine to be labeled due to its potential allergen status (21 CFR 73.100 (d)(2)).

Details

Units Affected
5728 cases x 12 cans/case = 68,736 cans
Distribution
AZ, CA, NV, UT
Location
Walnut Creek, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407. Recalled by Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek. Units affected: 5728 cases x 12 cans/case = 68,736 cans.
Why was this product recalled?
Between September 7 thru September 29, 2016, consumer complaints led firm to believe that cans of Lite Sliced Peaches were mislabeled as they appeared to contain Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. The label on the can states Lite Sliced Peaches (Yellow cling peach in Extra Light Syrup) and the product inside contains Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. Fruit Cocktail contains cherries colored with carmine. FDA regulations requires carmine to be labeled due to its potential allergen status (21 CFR 73.100 (d)(2)).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 2, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0279-2017.