CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cactus Leaves/pads ("Nopales") recalled by Marquez Produce
Marquez Produce is recalling Cactus Leaves/pads ("Nopales"), distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 15 Jan 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1449-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67281
- Recalling firm
- Marquez Produce, Los Angeles, CA
- Brand
- Cactus Leaves
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Jan 2014
- FDA classified
- 28 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 15 Jan 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 5 Feb 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Marquez Produce is recalling cactus leaves due to unapproved pesticides.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cactus Leaves/pads ("Nopales"), 40 lbs
Where it was distributed
CA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Marquez Produce is recalling cactus leaves due to unapproved pesticides.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 1228-12
Where was it sold?
CA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Fresh Cactus ("Nopal")/bx recalled by Marquez Produce | Marquez Produce | Other | CA |
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