The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2362-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

Triple B Corporation Recalls Cut Tropical Mixed Fruit for Salmonella Risk

Triple B Corporation is recalling Cut Tropical Mixed Fruit 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce is recalling Cut Tropical Mixed Fruit because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is identified by item number 028-00165 and UPC 0 45009 00165 8. The label reads in part "Cut Mango / Papaya w/ Lime Net Weight 10 oz (284 g.) Distributed By metropolitan market *** Seattle, WA***".

The recall involves 6 cases, with 10 oz per case. The affected products have Use By dates ranging from 7/21/12 through 8/29/12. The product was distributed in Alaska and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific item number and UPC listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cut Tropical Mixed Fruit has the item #028-00165 and the UPC is 0 45009 00165 8. Metropolitan Market Label is read in part " Cut Mango / Papaya w/ Lime Net Weight 10 oz (284 g.) Distributed By metropolitan market *** Seattle, 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 7/21/12 through 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 →