The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0019-2013·Announced 2012-10-10

Taylor Farms Recalls Wawa Mixed Fruit Due to Salmonella Risk

Taylor Farms is recalling Wawa mixed fruit trays because they 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Wawa Large and Small mixed fruit in rigid plastic trays. The recall is due to the potential presence of Daniella Brand mangoes, which were identified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as having the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup.

The affected products include Wawa Large mixed fruit (12 oz) and Wawa Small mixed fruit (7.5 oz) distributed by Wawa, Inc. in Wawa, PA. The recall covers specific lot numbers and expiration dates ranging from August 19, 2012, to August 30, 2012. The products were distributed to one wholesale customer, Wawa, Inc.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers and expiration dates against the recall notice. If the products match the recalled codes, consumers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Wawa Large mixed fruit Net Wt 12 oz (340 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069250. Wawa Small mixed fruit Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069243
Manufacturer
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Category
Food — Fresh Fruit
Hazard

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)

  • Large: Lot # 226
  • 227
  • 228
  • 229
  • 230
  • 232
  • 233
  • 234
  • 235
  • 236
  • 237. Product Code 10307. 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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