UnratedFood recall · FDA · Published February 2, 2022
El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums Recall: Lead Contamination Risk
El Chavito recalls dried salted plums with potential lead contamination. All bags and master cases sold with specific UPCs are affected. Consumers should check labels for the listed UPCs and contact the company for details.
“El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums Recall: Lead Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13354-el-chavito-saladitos-dried-salted-plums-recall-lead-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0822-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0822-2022%22&limit=1).
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Feb. 2, 2022, that El Chavito is recalling El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums due to potential lead contamination. The agency said the recall covers all lots and best-by dates of the affected product.
How to tell if you have it
El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag
Individual UPC 859470006049
Master Case UPC 859470006629
Individual UPC 850013297221
Master Case UPC 850013297726
The hazard
The product may be contaminated with lead, according to the FDA. The agency classified the recall as Class II.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Gusto Group Shrimp Paste Recall (2025-11-19), Santos Brass Langri Cookware Recall (2025-11-12), and Indian Kitchen Mart 9" Aluminum Saucepan Recall (2025-11-21).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'El Chavito Saladitos Dried Salted Plums' on the bag. Look for the individual UPC 859470006049 or 850013297221 and master case UPC 859470006629 or 850013297726.
Brand
El Chavito
Product
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag, Individual UPC 859470006049, Master Case UPC
Category
Food
FDA recall event · 2 products
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
Distributed nationwide.
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
F-0822-2022
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag, Individual UPC 859470006049, Master Case UPC 859470006629. El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag, Individual UPC 850013297221, Master Case UPC 850013297726.; All lots and all best by dates.
total 37,552 packages
F-0823-2022
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili, net wt. 1.7 oz., Individual UPC 859470006070, Master Case UPC 859470006612.; All lots and all best by dates.
30,000 packages
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the individual UPC 859470006049 or 850013297221 and master case UPC 859470006629 or 850013297726 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Distributed nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #F-0822-2022 (February 2, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0822-2022 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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