Why it was recalled
Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Product description
Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand "Caribena" and "Product of Mexico" stamped on the side. Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com" Papayas are packed in boxes of 8-12 papayas per box
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123
Where it was sold
NJ and NC
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1643-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 15, 2012
- FDA report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Quantity
- 1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Caribe Produce
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1643-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- San Juan
- State
- TX
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 61892
- Address
- 109 West Dicker Road
- Address (line 2)
- Suite A
- Code information
- Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123
- Postal code
- 78589
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1643-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Caribe Produce
- Product quantity
- 1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product
- Termination date
- Aug 15, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand "Caribena" and "Product of Mexico" stamped on the side. Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com" Papayas are packed in boxes of 8-12 papayas per box
- Distribution pattern
- NJ and NC
- Recall initiation date
- May 15, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jul 8, 2013