FDA-Food2026-04-01Class IICHEMICAL

Tops GOLD Lime Pickle recalled for potential erucic acid contamination

What this means

Tops GOLD Lime Pickle (31.74 oz cans, made in India) may contain elevated levels of erucic acid from the mustard oil ingredient. Erucic acid in high amounts can pose health risks if consumed regularly. The recall affects 40 cases distributed in California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

  • Check your home for Tops GOLD Lime Pickle cans with UPC 8904288611397
  • Do not eat the product
  • Discard it or return it to the store where you bought it
  • Contact the FDA or your local health department if you have eaten this product and have concerns
The agency's original wording
Hazard

Potential adulteration with erucic acid from mustard oil ingredient.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
U.S. Distribution: CA, NV, OR, UT, WA. Foreign Distribution: None.
Affected count
40 cases (12 - 31.74 oz. cans/case)
Manufactured in
38507 Cherry St Ste F, Newark, CA, United States
Products
Tops GOLD Lime Pickle NET QTY.: 31.74oz PRODUCT OF INDIA UPC: 8904288611397 INGREDIENTS:***Mustard Oil***

UPC codes

  • 8904288611397

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0626-2026

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