The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0145-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Cushman's Fruit Basket Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Harry and David Operations, Inc. is recalling Cushman's New All Fruit Basket due to potential Salmonella contamination from mangoes used in the product.

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 mandates a severity score of at least 4. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, and the source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which per the rubric rules ('If the agency's own classification is FDA Class I... never go below 4') and the general criteria for Class I (reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences) aligns with the highest severity tier for food recalls involving pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Harry and David Operations, Inc. is recalling Cushman's New All Fruit Basket because the product may contain mangoes contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under recall number F-0145-2013.

The affected fruit baskets were sold via the internet to consumers in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The specific mangoes used in these baskets are identified by lot codes printed on the shipping container, ranging from 205 through 242. The lot code format is ###2M, where ### represents the numbers 205 through 242.

Consumers who purchased these fruit baskets should check their shipping containers for the specified lot codes. If the codes match, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Cushman's New All Fruit Basket

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 (1)

  • with ### representing the numbers 205 through 242.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Harry and David Operations, 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 4 products in this recall →