King Kullen Papaya Chunks recalled for potential Listeria contamination
King Kullen brand Papaya Chunks are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the affected product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen specified in the recall rubric. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, meeting the criteria for High (3) severity for high-risk pathogen contamination without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
King Kullen brand Papaya Chunks, UPC 85316-10411, in 12 oz plastic containers are being recalled. The affected product has Sell By dates between 11/11/2024 and 11/21/2024. Approximately 3681 cases were distributed in Connecticut and New York.
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the affected product and should discard it. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- a.) King Kullen brand Papaya Chunks; UPC: 85316-10411; 12 oz plastic container
- Manufacturer
- Gracie's Kitchens Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Fruit
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,681
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)
- a.) Sell By Dates: 11/11-11/21/24
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 34 recalled by Gracie's Kitchens 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.
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