The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0083-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

United Salad Company Recalls Mango Salsa Due to Salmonella Risk

United Salad Company is recalling specific mango salsa products because the mangos used may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed to wholesale and retail customers in five western states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

United Salad Company is voluntarily recalling specific mango salsa products, including Garden Highway brand Mango Salsa and Mary's Select brand Tropical Salsa. 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 items involved include Garden Highway brand Mango Salsa (9 oz), Mary's Select brand Tropical Salsa (16 oz), and Garden Highway brand Salsa Tropical Fresh (11 oz). All affected units have a "Best if Sold By" date range of 09/02/12 to 09/17/12.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands, sizes, and dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Mango Salsa 1) Garden Highway Plant Code: P-002 brand Mango Salsa 9 oz UPC 826766-422005 2) Mary's Select brand Tropical Salsa 16 oz UPC 9250474578 3) Mary's Select brand Tropical Salsa 16 oz UPC 9250474569 4) Garden Highway Plant Code: P-002 brand Salsa Tropical Fresh 11

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.

See all 3 products in this recall →