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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Aug 7, 2017 (9 years ago)

Valery Brand Maradol Papayas sold fresh in 35 pound boxes recall

Recalled by Fresh Tex Produce, LLC · Alamo, TX, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The recalling firm received papayas from a Mexican grower associated with an outbreak of Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Valery Brand Maradol Papayas sold fresh in 35 pound boxes. Labeled grown and packed by Carica de Campeche

Quantity: 2112 cases

Food: Fresh fruit

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

All Valery Brand Maradol papayas distributed from July 10 to July 13, 2017.

Where it was sold

Illinois

FDA's distribution note: IL

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Fresh Tex Produce, LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 7, 2017
In FDA report of
Sep 6, 2017
Terminated
Dec 13, 2017
FDA recall number
F-3483-2017 · event 77897
Official record
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