CLASS III Food recall · Reported 5 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads) recalled by West Coast Produce
West Coast Produce is recalling Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads), distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 13 Dec 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1446-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67186
- Recalling firm
- West Coast Produce, Oakland, CA
- Brand
- Hnos. Perez
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Dec 2013
- FDA classified
- 28 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Dec 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +46 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
State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation samples Cactus Pads and found the following pesticides that are not permitted in the US: Permethrin - 0.094 ppm; Chlorpyriphos - 0.136 ppm; Monocrotophos - 0.030 ppm.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads): distributed by: West Coast Produce 300 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94607
Where it was distributed
CA only - all but 2 sales were cash and carry.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation samples Cactus Pads and found the following pesticides that are not permitted in the US: Permethrin - 0.094 ppm; Chlorpyriphos - 0.136 ppm; Monocrotophos - 0.030 ppm.
Which lots are affected?
Product number 58164
Where was it sold?
CA only - all but 2 sales were cash and carry.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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