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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food product

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

F-1643-2013

May 15, 2012

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Caribe Produce
Event
Event 61892
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-1643-2013

Official wording

Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Code information: Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123

Distribution pattern: NJ and NC

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    contaminated with salmonella