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
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
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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