CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Caribena papayas recalled by Caribe Produce

Caribe Produce is recalling Caribena papayas, distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesEach papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123

Quantity recalled1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1643-2013
FDA event ID: 61892
Recalling firm: Caribe Produce, San Juan, TX
Brand: Caribena
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 May 2012
FDA classified: 8 Jul 2013
Reported: 17 Jul 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Mangoes

Timeline

15 May 2012	Recall initiated by company
8 Jul 2013	Classified by FDA	+419 days
17 Jul 2013	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

NJ and NC

North Carolina New Jersey

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

NJ and NC

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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