The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0136-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

FreshLine Recalls Expired Fruit Trays Containing Mangoes Due to Salmonella Risk

FreshLine is voluntarily recalling expired fruit trays containing mangoes from Mexico due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product aligns with the criteria for a Critical (5) rating due to the severe health risks associated with this pathogen.

Plain-English summary

FreshLine of Indianapolis, Indiana, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of expired Fruit Tray products. These products, sold under a generic label at Wal-Mart stores, contain fresh-cut mangoes sourced from Agricola Daniella in Mexico.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the FDA to address a warning regarding mangoes from this specific supplier. The mangoes may contain Salmonella, posing a potential risk to consumers who consume the product.

The affected products are identified by the UPC 8.26766-25588.7 and have best-by dates ranging from August 4, 2012, to September 16, 2012. The products were distributed to four distributors in Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and California, with further nationwide distribution to retail stores. Consumers should not consume the recalled fruit trays and should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fruit Tray, Generic Label Sold at Wal-Mart Stores, 1 lb 14 oz, UPC 8.26766-25588.7. Ingredients Pineapple, Apples,{ Apples calcium ascorbate (a blend of calcium and vitamins to maintain color)}, Cantaloupe, Mango, Grapes

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)

  • Item 383009
  • Best By 8/04/2012- 09/16/12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Caito Foods Service, 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.

See all 12 products in this recall →