CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Jul 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine recalled by Watson La
Watson La is recalling Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine, distributed in California, Washington. The recall was initiated on 3 May 2021 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-0773-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88155
- Recalling firm
- Watson La, Diamond Bar, CA
- Brand
- Watson Pickled
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 9 Jul 2021
- Reported
- 21 Jul 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 3 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jul 2021 | Classified by FDA | +67 days |
| 21 Jul 2021 | 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
40 cases of product that had been detained by FDA for high lead levels were distributed.
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
Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine; 500g (18 oz. plastic pouch. Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8 00794 00303 0
Where it was distributed
WA, CA
Questions about this recall
Is Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine recalled?
Yes. Watson La recalled Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine on 3 May 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0773-2021.
Why was it recalled?
40 cases of product that had been detained by FDA for high lead levels were distributed.
Which lots are affected?
No codes. Shipping dates of April 14-27, 2021.
Where was it sold?
WA, CA
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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