The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0147-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Harry and David Gift Baskets Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Harry and David Operations, Inc. is recalling gift baskets containing Daniella brand mangoes 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall typically indicates a serious health risk warranting the highest severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Harry and David Operations, Inc. is recalling Harry and David and Cushman's Original Gift Baskets because they contain Daniella brand mangoes that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The mangoes were used in the fruit baskets.

The affected products were sold via the internet to 44 states and the District of Columbia. Consumers can identify the recalled items by looking for lot codes 205 through 242 printed on the shipping container. The lot code format is ###2M, where ### represents the numbers 205 through 242.

Consumers who have these products should stop using them and contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Harry and David and Cushman's Original Gift Baskets

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 →