CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Carol's Cuts, mangos cubed recalled by Liberty Fruit Co Inc - Carols
Liberty Fruit Co Inc - Carols Cuts Div is recalling Carol's Cuts, mangos cubed, distributed in Kansas. The recall was initiated on 17 Sep 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-0111-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63213
- Recalling firm
- Liberty Fruit Co Inc - Carols Cuts Div, Kansas City, KS
- Brand
- Carol's Cuts
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 15 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Mangoes
Timeline
| 17 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 24 Oct 2012 | 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 is potentially contaminated with Salmonella gaminara.
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
Carol's Cuts, mangos cubed, item # 71035, packaged in 5-lb, black plastic tray, heat sealed with a film lid, single-use package. The responsible firm name on the label is Carol's Cuts, Kansas City, KS
Where it was distributed
Distribution was made to KS.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella gaminara.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number 81260-1824, use by date 9/2/2012
Where was it sold?
Distribution was made to KS.
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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