Grande Produce Recalls Papaya Cases Due to Salmonella Contamination
Grande Produce is recalling 5,344 cases of Caribena yellow maradol papaya nationwide because the product is contaminated with Salmonella.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Grande Produce Ltd Co is voluntarily recalling 5,344 cases of Caribena yellow maradol papaya packed in 35-pound cases. The recall is being conducted because the product is contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product was distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their inventory for the following lot codes and reference numbers: Lot Code 139858 (Ref # 1568), Lot Code 139933 (Ref # 1569), Lot Code 139968 (Ref # 1570), Lot Code 140007 (Ref # 1572), and Lot Code 140022 (Ref # 1571).
Individuals who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Caribena yellow maradol papaya packed in 35 pound cases
- Manufacturer
- GRANDE PRODUCE LTD CO
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,344
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 (5)
- Lot Code: 139858 Ref #: 1568
- Lot Code: 139933 Ref #: 1569
- Lot Code: 139968 Ref #: 1570
- Lot Code: 140007 Ref #: 1572
- Lot Code: 140022 Ref #: 1571
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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