The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2363-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

Triple B Corporation Recalls Cut Seasonal Fruit for Salmonella Risk

Triple B Corporation is recalling cut seasonal fruit products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed in Alaska and Washington.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Triple B Corporation, doing business as Charlie's Produce, is recalling specific lots of Cut Seasonal Fruit and Seasonal Fruit products. The recall is issued because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items include Cut Seasonal Fruit (Item # 028-00172, 20 oz; Item # 028-00173, 10 oz) and Seasonal Fruit (Item # 028-06037, 10 oz; Item # 028-06454, 20 oz). These products are labeled with ingredients including pineapple, mango, papaya, strawberries, grapes, and kiwi.

The recalled products were distributed in Alaska and Washington. The use-by dates for the affected units range from July 21, 2012, through August 29, 2012. The total quantity involved is 100 cases, distributed through Metropolitan Market and Real Foods.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their use-by dates and item numbers against the recall details. If the products match the description, consumers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cut Seasonal Fruit -Item # 028-00172 - Net Weight 20 oz UPC 045009 00172 6; Cut Seasonal Fruit - Item # 028-00173 - Net Weight 10 oz UPC 0 45009 00173 3; Label reads in part "CUT SEASONAL FRUIT Ingredients: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Strawberries, Grapes & Kiwi*** Distribute

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 →