CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Mar 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili recalled
El Chavito is recalling El Chavito¿ Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Feb 2022 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-0823-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89531
- Recalling firm
- El Chavito, San Diego, CA
- Brand
- El Chavito
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Feb 2022
- FDA classified
- 4 Mar 2022
- Reported
- 16 Mar 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Peaches
Timeline
| 2 Feb 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 16 Mar 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential to be contaminated with lead.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili, net wt. 1.7 oz., Individual UPC 859470006070, Master Case UPC 859470006612.
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with lead.
Which lots are affected?
All lots and all best by dates.
Where was it sold?
Distributed nationwide.
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 89531This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums recalledEl Chavito | El Chavito | Lead & Heavy Metals | Nationwide |
More recalls from El Chavito
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums recalledEl Chavito | El Chavito | Lead & Heavy Metals | Nationwide |
Other Peaches recalls
All 116| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Peach Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy Peach | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sticker label (for Loose Bulk - yellow peaches) recalledSticker | Moonlight Packing | Listeria | 39 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Moonlight Packing products recalledRecalled | Moonlight Packing | Listeria | 39 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Sticker label (for Loose Bulk - peppermint peaches) recalledSticker | Moonlight Packing | Listeria | 39 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Sticker label (for Loose Bulk - yellow peaches) recalledSticker | Moonlight Packing | Listeria | 39 states |