CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in steel drums recalled
Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant is recalling Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to, distributed in Iowa, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 23 May 2012 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-1683-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62003
- Recalling firm
- Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant, Selah, WA
- Brand
- Pear
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 29 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 11 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 23 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 11 Jul 2012 | 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
The product contains in excess of 23 ppb inorganic arsenic which exceeds the FDA published level of concern for a chronic exposure.
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
Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to 52 gallons. Labeled in part: "CLAREX PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE "cRc-KOSHER"***52 GALLONS" and "TREE TOP***PEAR CONCENTRATE TYPE III***RESOURCE #: 4200815003***Selah, Wa. 98942***MADE IN USA***".
Where it was distributed
Shipped to accounts in VA and IA.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product contains in excess of 23 ppb inorganic arsenic which exceeds the FDA published level of concern for a chronic exposure.
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers: "9321012001" and "9321012002"
Where was it sold?
Shipped to accounts in VA and IA.
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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