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Class I
Caribe Produce
Recall #F-1643-2013 · Initiated 2012-05-15
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
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Quantity affected
1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product
Distribution
NJ and NC
Lot / code info
Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2013-08-15
Recalling firm
Caribe Produce
109 West Dicker Road
San Juan, TX 78589
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.