The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2361-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

Triple B Corporation Recalls Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix for Salmonella Risk

Triple B Corporation is recalling Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in Alaska and Washington.

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 score of 5 per the rubric, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce is recalling Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is sold under the Haggen label as "HAGGAEN'S ORIGINAL Tropical Mixed Fruit" and contains fresh pineapple, papaya, mango, and kiwi. The specific item number is 027-01480 and the UPC is 0 45009 01480 1.

The recalled product was distributed in Alaska and Washington. The use-by dates for the affected cases range from July 21, 2012, to August 29, 2012. The recall involves 29 cases, with each case containing 8-ounce packages.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their use-by dates and item numbers. If the product matches the description and dates provided, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix has the Item # 027-01480, and the UPC is 0 45009 01480 1. Haggen Label reads in part "HAGGAEN'S ORIGINAL *** Tropical Mixed Fruit *** Ingredients: Fresh Pineapple, Papaya, Mango & Kiwi ***Distributed with Pride by: Haggen, Inc., Bellingham, WA ***

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)

  • Use-By date range 7/21/12-8/29/12

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →