CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Dec 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tomato Paste in a metal can Cases size varies recalled
Pacific Coast Producers is recalling Tomato Paste in a metal can Cases size varies - 12, 24 or Packaged under brand names of. The recall was initiated on 30 Nov 2020 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-0163-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86882
- Recalling firm
- Pacific Coast Producers, Lodi, CA
- Brand
- Packaged under
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Nov 2020
- FDA classified
- 8 Dec 2020
- Reported
- 16 Dec 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Tomatoes
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Dec 2020 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 16 Dec 2020 | 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
Presence of metal shavings in tomato paste
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
Tomato Paste in a 6 oz.(170g) metal can Cases size varies - 12, 24 or 28 count. Packaged under brand names of: Happy Harvest, Kroger, Signature Select, Food Club, Members Mark, Great Value, Essential Everyday, Summer is Inside, Harmons, Pastene, Avenue A.
Where it was distributed
US Distribution only
Stores named: Walmart, Kroger, Sam's Club, Albertsons
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Presence of metal shavings in tomato paste
Which lots are affected?
5TP1 0Q G264
Where was it sold?
US Distribution 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 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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 86882| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Italian Style Tomato Paste in a metal can Cases size varies recalled | Pacific Coast Producers | Foreign Material | CA |
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