Class IF-1610-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Mango (Fresh Cut): Del Monte brand slices, 32 oz., UPC 7-62357-07532-1, 32 oz., UPC 7-17524 72503-5; 16 oz., UPC 7-17524-71902-7, 8 oz., UPC 7-17524-72506-7, UPC 7-17524-72506-6; Del Monte brand chunks, 7 oz., 7 Eleven brand chunks, 6 oz., UPC 0-52548-52070-0

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Del Monte, 32 oz., best by 9/26/12, 9/27/12 and 9/28/12; 16 oz., best by 9/26/12 and 9/27/12; 8 oz., best by 9/26/12; chunks 7 oz., Lot 05262101 7 Eleven chunks, 6 oz., best by 9/28/12 and 9/29/12
Quantity: 3071 unit total

Why it was recalled

In cooperation with the FDA's warning to not consume mangoes from Agricola Daniella in Mexico, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc, is initiating a voluntary recall of 1,600 bowls of fresh-cut mangoes distributed to retail outlets due to the potential risk that the mangoes may contain Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frai

Recalling firm

Firm: Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc
Notification channel: Press Release
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 1400 Parker St, N/A, Dallas, Texas 75215-2135

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Product was distributed directly to the states of Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. Product was then shipped further from the firm's direct accounts.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-09-20
FDA classified: 2013-07-05
Posted by FDA: 2013-07-17
Terminated: 2013-07-31
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1610-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.