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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall completedH-0039-2026/FDA enforcement
Pacific Coast Producers·Food·Sep 4, 2025

Halved Pears in Pear Juice from Concnetrate

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall completed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, AZ, CA +23 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePacific Coast Producers
Recalling firmPacific Coast ProducersLodi, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 77890 74749 0
Lot / date codes
  • Lot: 6PJ 09 C2295 UPC: 077890747490 BEST IF USED BY SEP 01 2027
Distribution area
ALARAZCAFLGAILINKYLAMEMOMSNENMNVNYOHOKPASCTXUTVAWAWIWY

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

United States

Quantity affected102 cases (12 cans/case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 22, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0039-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Pacific Coast Producers initiated this food recall on September 4, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead). The FDA report lists distribution as: 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.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).

Halved Pears in Pear Juice from Concnetrate was made or distributed by Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0039-2026, dated October 22, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Lead contamination

Possible health effects

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it.
  2. 2Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal.
  3. 3If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Do not use home remedies or ignore possible exposure; clinical testing is the appropriate next step.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Halved Pears in Pear Juice from Concnetrate recall?

Pacific Coast Producers recalled Halved Pears in Pear Juice from Concnetrate in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0039-2026. Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).

What injuries or health effects are linked to lead contamination?

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

How quickly can Lead contamination symptoms appear?

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Who is most at risk from Lead contamination?

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it. Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal. If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

How do I get a refund from Pacific Coast Producers?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall H-0039-2026 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Pacific Coast Producers recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall completed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0039-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.