Caribena Brand Papayas Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Caribe Produce is recalling Caribena Brand papayas from Mexico due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in New Jersey and North Carolina.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella."
Plain-English summary
Caribe Produce is voluntarily recalling Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons. The papayas are marked with the brand "Caribena" and "Product of Mexico" stamped on the side. Each papaya bears a label stating "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". The specific lot number is 115123.
The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product consists of 1,152 cartons, each containing 35 lbs of product. The papayas are packed in boxes of 8-12 papayas per box.
The product was distributed in New Jersey (NJ) and North Carolina (NC). Consumers who have purchased these papayas should check their labels for the specific lot number and brand information. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand "Caribena" and "Product of Mexico" stamped on the side. Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com" Papayas are packed in boxes of 8-12…
- Manufacturer
- Caribe Produce
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
Distribution
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