Yellow Cling Peaches (Del Monte) – mislabeling issue (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407
Brand
Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot Number: 522701 Manufacture Date: 8/15/2015 UPC Sliced Peaches: 2400016719 Best By Date: 08/14/2018
Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek is recalling DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407 due to Between September 7 thru September 29, 2016, consumer complaints led firm to believe that cans of Lite Sliced Peaches were mislabeled as they appeared. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Between September 7 thru September 29, 2016, consumer complaints led firm to believe that cans of Lite Sliced Peaches were mislabeled as they appeared to contain Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. The label on the can states Lite Sliced Peaches (Yellow cling peach in Extra Light Syrup) and the product inside contains Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup. Fruit Cocktail contains cherries colored with carmine. FDA regulations requires carmine to be labeled due to its potential allergen status (21 CFR 73.100 (d)(2)).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026