CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pears Sliced in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate recalled
Pacific Coast Producers is recalling Pears Sliced in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Sep 2025 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
- H-0040-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97563
- Recalling firm
- Pacific Coast Producers, Lodi, CA
- Brand
- Pears
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 4 Sep 2025
- FDA classified
- 10 Oct 2025
- Reported
- 22 Oct 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 4 Sep 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 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 contamination with heavy metal (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
Pears SLICED in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate; NET WT 15 OZ (425 g); Ingredients: Organic Pears, Water, Organic Pear Juice Concentrate; Distributed By: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY 14603
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMaineMissouriMississippiNebraskaNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaPennsylvania
Stores named: Wegmans
Questions about this recall
Is Pears Sliced in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate recalled?
Yes. Pacific Coast Producers recalled Pears Sliced in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate on 4 Sep 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Completed. Recall number H-0040-2026.
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).
Which lots are affected?
Lot: 6OPSJ 04 C2893 UPC: 077890365410 BEST IF USED BY SEP 01 2027
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
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.
More recalls from Pacific Coast Producers
All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Pears Halves in Pear Juice from Concentrate recalledPears Halves | Pacific Coast Producers | Foreign Material | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Fruit Cocktail IN 100% Juice With Added Ingredients recalled | Pacific Coast Producers | Foreign Material | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Halved Pears IN Pear Juice From Concnetrate recalledHalved Pears | Pacific Coast Producers | Foreign Material | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Diced Bartlett Pears In Extra Light Syrup recalledDiced Bartlett | Pacific Coast Producers | Foreign Material | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Italian Style Tomato Paste in a metal can Cases size varies recalled | Pacific Coast Producers | Foreign Material | CA |
Other Juice recalls
All 327| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Weis (Fresh From the Orchard ) Pasteurized Apple Cider recalledWeis | Weis Markets | Foreign Material | PA |
| Food | CLASS I | (Bulk) Spl-bev Banana Cwt (Banana Smoothie) recalled by Honeyville | Honeyville | Salmonella | CA, UT |
| Food | CLASS I | Wawa Diet Lemonade Pint recalled by Wawa BeverageWawa Diet | Wawa Beverage | Undeclared Milk | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Calypso Tropic Tango Lemonade recalled by King Juice CompanyCalypso Tropic | King Juice Company | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Juice from the Raw, Detox Greens recalled by Everpress Juice | Everpress Juice | Other | 24 states |