The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3560-2017·Announced 2017-09-27

Bravo Produce Recalls Maradol Papayas Due to Salmonella Contamination

Bravo Produce Inc is recalling Maradol papayas due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in California.

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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bravo Produce Inc is recalling Maradol papayas packed by Frutas Selectas de Tijuana, S. de RL de CV. The recall is due to Salmonella contamination. The papayas were sold in 14.00 kg/31 Lb. cardboard boxes.

The initial distribution of the recalled product was limited to California. The source text does not specify the total number of units affected or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers who have purchased these papayas should stop consuming them and check for the specific code numbers listed in the official recall notice to determine if their product is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Maradol Papaya; Frutas Selectas De Tijuana, S. DE R.L. DE, C.V. Sold in 14.00 kg/ 31 Lb. cardboard boxes.
Manufacturer
Bravo Produce Inc
Affected units
8,325

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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