MODERATE RISK
Terminated
F-1313-2013
Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup or canned Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST HALVES BARTLETT PEARS IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1 LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" and the back panel reads in part "***INGREDIENTS: PEARS WATER, SUGAR. Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label. For the light syrup the PDP reads "HOOD-CREST HALVES BARTLETT PEARS IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" The back panel reads in part "***INGREDIENTS: PEARS, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC on the label is 7 88637 01071 4.
Recalled by Sage Creek Inc
Classification
Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.
Reason for Recall
Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as the fruit turning brown shortly after opening and the fruit is undercooked (firm) from consumers.
Product Details
Product Quantity
firm unwilling/unable to provide
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Pear Halves in Light Syrup has a can code: bartlett 285 12:24. This code is interpreted as: Bartlett type, Julian date 285, and processing time. The can code for Pears in Heavy Syrup is: BARTLETT 285 12:12
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
Western US
Company Location
The Dalles, OR, 97058-8501
Timeline
Report Date
04/17/2013
Recall Initiated
02/08/2013
Classification Date
04/11/2013
Termination Date
04/16/2013
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 29, 2026
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