The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0150-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

World Foods Recalls Fresh Island Medley for Potential Salmonella Contamination

World Foods, LLC is recalling Fresh Island Medley fruit containers due to potential Salmonella contamination from mangoes supplied by Agricola Daniella.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

World Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling Fresh Island Medley, packaged in 1 lb containers, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The product is labeled with ingredients including pineapple, mango, and papaya, and is packed in its own juice.

The recall was initiated on September 18, 2012, because the mangoes used in the product were supplied by Agricola Daniella and may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific lot codes affected are 011347, with 'Best if Sold By' dates of September 13, 21, 22, and 23, 2012. The UPC code is 21140-01696.

Approximately 700 lbs (175 cases) of the product were distributed throughout Florida. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and dates listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Island Medley, packaged in 1 lb containers. Labeled in part: "***Island Medley***Ingredients: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya***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 (4)

  • World Food Lot Code 011347 Best if Sold By: 09/13/2012
  • 09/21/2012
  • 09/22/2012
  • 09/23/2012 UPC Code 21140-01696

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 →