The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1948-2014·Announced 2014-05-21

Purity Organic Fresh Mangoes Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

Pacific Organic Produce is recalling Purity Organic Fresh Mangoes after an inspection sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Organic Produce is recalling 1,400 cases of Purity Organic Fresh Mangoes (Tommy Atkins variety, CAT 1, sizes 07, 08, 10, and 12) originating from Mexico. The recall was initiated because an inspection sample of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by PLU codes 94051 and 94959 and Lot 00017954. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product was distributed in California, Arizona, Texas, New Jersey, and Colorado. Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Purity Organic - Organic Mango Mango Tommy Atkins CAT 1, Size 07, 08, 10 and 12. Product of Mexico, Pacific.com distributed by: Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA 94080
Manufacturer
Pacific Organic Produce
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

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)

  • PLU 94051 and 94959
  • Lot 00017954 (not a retail pack)

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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