The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0018-2013·Announced 2012-10-10

Taylor Farms Recalls Wawa Melon Mix Due to Salmonella Risk

Taylor Farms is recalling Wawa melon mix because it may contain mangoes contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly lists the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific code dates of Wawa melon mix, Net Wt 11 oz (312 g), in rigid plastic trays. The recall involves 2,790 units distributed to Wawa, Inc. in Wawa, PA. The affected products are identified by Lot Numbers 226 through 237 (excluding 231), Product Code 10308, and expiration dates ranging from August 19, 2012, to August 30, 2012.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains Daniella Brand mangoes or was potentially processed on common equipment with these mangoes. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) identified Daniella Brand mangoes as having the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup. These mangoes are subject to a prior recall posted by the CFIA.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Wawa melon mix should check their expiration dates and lot numbers against the list provided. If the product matches the recalled codes, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Wawa melon mix Net Wt 11 oz (312 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191061148
Manufacturer
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Category
Food — Cut Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
2,790

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot Numbers 226
  • 227
  • 228
  • 229
  • 230
  • 232
  • 233
  • 234
  • 235
  • 236
  • 237 Product Code 10308 Expiration Dates 08/19/12
  • 08/20/12
  • 08/21/12
  • 08/22/12
  • 08/23/12
  • 08/25/12
  • 08/26/12
  • 08/27/12
  • 08/28/12
  • 08/29/12

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Taylor Farms, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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