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GM Distributing Co, Inc
Recall #F-0027-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-11
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
GM Distributing Co is recalling Marathon brand mangoes from Mexico because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that causes foodborne illness. About 5,000 cartons of various sizes were distributed across six states.
Who is at risk
Young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system face the most serious health risks from this contamination.
What to do
If you purchased Marathon brand mangoes from Mexico in the affected states (AZ, GA, IL, MN, NY, TX), do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces that touched the mangoes.
Product
Marathon brand- 4 kilo boxes, label on the mango says "MARATHON...PRODUCE OF MEXICO", 952 ctns. of number 6 mangos, 714 ctns. of number 7's, 1186 ctns. of number 8's, 952 ctns. of number 9's, 714 ctns. of number 10's, 476 ctns. of number 12's.
Reason for recall
GM Produce Sales is voluntarily recalling 4994 cartons of Marathon Brand mangos packed at Agricola Daniella, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella gaminara, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella
Quantity affected
4994 CARTONS
Distribution
AZ, GA, IL, MN, NY, and TX
Lot / code info
DH80 is lot code of recalling firm
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2013-04-22
Recalling firm
GM Distributing Co, Inc
207 E Produce Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557-4333
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.