The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0081-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

United Salad Company Recalls Fruit Medley Products Due to Salmonella Risk

United Salad Company is recalling specific fruit medley products because the mangos used may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The mangos used to manufacturer the products may be contaminated with Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

United Salad Company is voluntarily recalling four varieties of fruit medley products, including Zupan's brand Island Medley, Mary's Select brand Island Fruit Medley, Mary's Select brand Fruit Mix Ensalada, and Trader Joe's Tropical Fruit Medley. The recall is being conducted because the mangos used to manufacture these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were distributed to wholesale and retail customers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The specific products are identified by their brand names, sizes, and UPC codes, with 'Best if Sold By' dates ranging from September 2, 2012, to September 18, 2012.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and dates listed in the recall notice. If the products are found, consumers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fruit Medley - 1) Zupan's brand Island Medley 12 oz UPC 92504723497 2) Mary's Select brand Island Fruit Medley - 12 oz UPC 9250473497 3) Mary's Select brand Fruit Mix Ensalada - 12 oz UPC 9250473216 4) Trader Joe's Plant Code: P-002 brand - Tropical Fruit Medley - 1 lb UPC…

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by United Salad Company 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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