CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Mar 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
EL Leoncito Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable recalled
El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks is recalling EL Leoncito Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable, distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas. 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-0855-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89532
- Recalling firm
- El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, San Diego, CA
- Brand
- EL Leoncito
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Feb 2022
- FDA classified
- 10 Mar 2022
- Reported
- 16 Mar 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Peaches
Timeline
| 2 Feb 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Mar 2022 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 16 Mar 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
EL Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.4oz, UPC 8-52605-00024. 12 packs with 12 units per case - 144 total units El Super Leon brand Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.4oz, UPC 8-52605-00407. The label is read in parts: "Manufactured by: El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc. 2545 Britannia Blvd. San Diego, CA 92154***PRODUCT OF CHINA***".
Where it was distributed
distributed in CA, AZ, IL, TX, GA, NV.
Questions about this recall
Is EL Leoncito Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable recalled?
Yes. El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks recalled EL Leoncito Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable on 2 Feb 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0855-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with lead.
Which lots are affected?
all lot codes
Where was it sold?
distributed in CA, AZ, IL, TX, GA, NV.
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 21 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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