The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1643-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

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.

What this means for you

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

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 papa
Manufacturer
Caribe Produce
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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