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Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

The food importer G. Willi-Food International, also referred to as G. Williford or G. Willipod, has announced a voluntary recall of its Beit Yehuda brand fruit compote in light syrup. The recall was initiated on Thursday, October 22, 2026, following an internal quality check that revealed a packaging defect.

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What happened

01G. Willi-Food International announced a voluntary recall of its Beit Yehuda brand fruit compote on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
02The recall was prompted by an internal quality check that found polymer material from the packaging seal could peel into the product.
03The affected product is sold in 820-gram cans with a net weight of 480 grams and expires on May 2, 2029.
04The recalled batch carries the barcode 7296073748762 and the batch number E122 4100/01044 624.
05The compote is manufactured in China by Hainan Xinjiafu Food Co. and imported to Israel.
06Consumers are urged not to consume the product and can contact the company hotline at *5042.
07The importer is removing the product from shelves in coordination with the Ministry of Health's Central District Food Service.

According to the company, there are concerns that polymer material from the packaging seal could peel off, potentially leading to plastic particles contaminating the food inside. The recall affects 820-gram cans, which have a drained net weight of 480 grams. The product is manufactured in China by Hainan Xinjiafu Food Co., also referred to as Hainan Kesjiapu or Hainan Xijiapu.

The affected batch carries the barcode 7296073748762, the batch number E122 4100/01044 624, and an expiration date of May 2, 2029. While Ynetnews reported the product specifically as lychee fruit, other outlets described it generally as light fruit compote.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged not to consume it. The importer is coordinating with the Central District Food Service of the Ministry of Health to remove the product from store shelves, and has opened a consumer hotline at *5042 for public inquiries.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 9 newsrooms. Updated 00:11