The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1613-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Del Monte Tropical Blend Fresh-Cut Mangoes Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Del Monte is voluntarily recalling Tropical Blend fresh-cut mangoes due to a potential Salmonella risk associated with mangoes from a specific Mexican supplier.

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. Additionally, the source text explicitly states that Salmonella can cause 'sometimes fatal infections,' which meets the rubric criteria for a score of 5 (known fatalities or potential for death).

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,600 bowls of Del Monte brand Tropical Blend fresh-cut mangoes. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with an FDA warning regarding mangoes from Agricola Daniella in Mexico. The product is being recalled due to the potential risk that the mangoes may contain Salmonella.

The affected product includes 7 oz. bowls with Lot number 05262101 and 16 oz. bowls with UPC 7-17524-77868-7. Both sizes have a best-by date of 9/27/12. The product was distributed directly to retail outlets in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, and was subsequently shipped further from the firm's direct accounts.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. While most healthy people recover from Salmonella infections without treatment, the infections can be severe in some cases. Consumers should not consume the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte brand Tropical Blend, 7 oz., Lot number 05262101; 16 oz., UPC 7-17524-77868-7
Affected units
3,071

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 (2)

  • both sizes
  • best by 9/27/12

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, 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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