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Food recall · FDA · Published August 23, 2021

Empresas La Famosa, Inc. recalls Mr. Special Jugo de Pina De Concentrado, 46 oz cans, packaged cardboard boxes 12 cans per case of 46 oz each

Empresas La Famosa recalls 46 oz concentrated pineapple juice cans with swollen packaging due to potential pressure issues. Consumers should check for swollen cans and contact the company for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0216-2022FoodEmpresas La Famosa ›
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Recalling firmEmpresas La Famosa, Inc.Int. Carretera 865 Con Carretera 866 · Toa Baja, PR 00949
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What happened, in plain English

Empresas La Famosa is recalling 46-ounce concentrated pineapple juice cans that have swollen packaging. This could indicate a pressure issue that might cause the cans to burst if opened, posing a small risk of injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14179-mr-special-jugo-de-pina-concentrated-cans-recall-swollen-cans.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14179-mr-special-jugo-de-pina-concentrated-cans-recall-swollen-cans · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0216-2022

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“Mr. Special Jugo de Pina Concentrated Cans Recall: Swollen Cans Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14179-mr-special-jugo-de-pina-concentrated-cans-recall-swollen-cans. Based on FDA recall #F-0216-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0216-2022%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Swollen cans can indicate internal pressure buildup from the canning process. If opened, the can might burst, potentially causing minor injury from flying metal or liquid.

Who’s affected

Owners of 46-ounce concentrated pineapple juice cans from Empresas La Famosa, typically found in cardboard boxes of 12 cans per case. Those most at risk are consumers who have opened or plan to open the cans.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for swollen cans with a bulging or rounded appearance. The product was sold in cardboard boxes containing 12 cans each, labeled with the batch code P1105A2PDT03 and expiration date April 15, 2022.

  • Brand
    Empresas La Famosa
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Swollen Cans

    Inspect cans for bulging or rounded areas that may indicate swelling.

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Questions people ask

Why are these cans being recalled?

The cans have swollen due to potential pressure issues during the canning process.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Look for swollen cans in cardboard boxes of 12 cans each with batch code P1105A2PDT03 and expiration date April 15, 2022.

What should I do if I have a swollen can?

Check the can for swelling; if swollen, stop using it and contact Empresas La Famosa for further instructions.

Take action

Contact Empresas La Famosa

We’ve drafted a message you can send Empresas La Famosa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0216-2022 — Empresas La Famosa Empresas La Famosa

Hello,

I own a Empresas La Famosa that is covered by recall F-0216-2022 from Empresas La Famosa.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0216-2022 (August 23, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0216-2022 to see it in context.
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