The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0111-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Carol's Cuts Cubed Mangos Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Liberty Fruit Co Inc is recalling 185 trays of Carol's Cuts cubed mangos potentially contaminated with Salmonella gaminara. The product was distributed in Kansas.

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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Fruit Co Inc - Carols Cuts Div is recalling 185 five-pound trays of Carol's Cuts cubed mangos, item # 71035. The product is packaged in black plastic trays heat sealed with a film lid. The responsible firm name on the label is Carol's Cuts, Kansas City, KS.

The recall is being issued because the product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella gaminara. The affected lot number is 81260-1824, with a use-by date of 9/2/2012.

Distribution was made to Kansas. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and check with the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Carol's Cuts, mangos cubed, item # 71035, packaged in 5-lb, black plastic tray, heat sealed with a film lid, single-use package. The responsible firm name on the label is Carol's Cuts, Kansas City, KS

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 (2)

  • Lot number 81260-1824
  • use by date 9/2/2012

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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