The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2393-2012·Announced 2012-10-10

Pacific Coast Fruit Company Recalls Mango and Cucumber Salsa Due to Salmonella Risk

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is recalling Mango & Cucumber Salsa because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to deli retailers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is recalling Mango & Cucumber Salsa, item # 71784, UPC 0 20728 71784 4. The recall is issued because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected units have a "Best if Used By" date ranging from July 30 to September 3.

The recalled salsa was distributed to deli retailers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. The product is manufactured by Pacific Coast Fruit Company in Portland, Oregon.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and UPC code listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Mango & Cucumber Salsa item # 71784 UPC 0 20728 71784 4, Best if Used By July 30 to September 2; Label reads in part "***MANGO 7 CUCUMBER SALSA ***Ingredients: Mangos, English Cucumber, Pineapple Vinaigrette: Vinegar (Cider, Distilled), Water, Soybean Oil, High Fructose corn
Affected units
660

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)

  • Best if Used By July 30 to September 3

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Pacific Coast Fruit Company 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 2 products in this recall →