CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Label reading in part: "Criada***Premium Gandules Verdes recalled
A.R.Food Brokerage is recalling Label reading in part: "Criada***Premium Gandules Verdes Green Pigeon Peas***In water, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 10 Dec 2015 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-0571-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72898
- Recalling firm
- A.R.Food Brokerage, Caguas, PR
- Brand
- Label
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 10 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 17 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +62 days |
| 17 Feb 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product in Import Alert (99-38) inadvertently released for distribution.
Product as listed by the FDA
Label reading in part: "CRIADA***PREMIUM GANDULES VERDES GREEN PIGEON PEAS***In water with salt*** NET WT. 15 oz (425g)***Producido para/Produced for Empresas La Famosa, Inc.: P.O. Box 51968 Toa Baja, P.R. 00949***Product of Peru/Producto de Peru".
Where it was distributed
RA Food Brokerage, Corp. distributed the affected product to retailers located in Puerto Rico only.
Questions about this recall
Is Label reading in part: "Criada***Premium Gandules Verdes Green Pigeon Peas***In water recalled?
Yes. A.R.Food Brokerage recalled Label reading in part: "Criada***Premium Gandules Verdes Green Pigeon Peas***In water on 10 Dec 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0571-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Product in Import Alert (99-38) inadvertently released for distribution.
Which lots are affected?
lot ID GGVBG 2915
Where was it sold?
RA Food Brokerage, Corp. distributed the affected product to retailers located in Puerto Rico only.
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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