The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0148-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

World Food LLC Recalls Fresh Fruit Burst Cups Due to Salmonella Risk

World Food LLC is recalling Fresh Fruit Burst fruit cups because they may contain mangoes contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed throughout Florida.

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' and cites 'Salmonella' contamination, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (FDA Class I or known high-risk pathogens).

Plain-English summary

World Food LLC is voluntarily recalling Fresh Fruit Burst fruit cups, packaged in 1 and 1.5 lb containers, due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated on September 18, 2012, after the company identified that mangoes supplied by Agricola Daniella used in the product had the potential to be contaminated with the pathogen.

The affected product is labeled with the ingredients: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Honeydew, Grapes, Mango, and Blueberries. The specific lot code is 011347, with 'Best if Sold By' dates ranging from September 13, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The UPC codes for the affected items are 21140-01701 and 21140-01707. A total of 7,220 lbs (1,455 cases) of the product were distributed throughout Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and expiration dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Fruit Burst fruit cup, packaged in 1 and 1.5 lb containers. Labeled in part: "***Fruit Burst***Ingredients: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Honeydew, Grapes, Mango, Blueberries. Packed in its own juice***"
Manufacturer
World Food LLC.

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 (5)

  • World Food Lot Code 011347 Best if Sold By: 09/13/12
  • 09/21/2012
  • 09/22/2012
  • 09/23/2012
  • 09/24/2012 UPC Code 21140-01701 and 21140-01707

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by World Food LLC. 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 →