CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Del Monte Tropical Fruit Bowl recalled
Del Monte Fresh Produce North America is recalling Del Monte Tropical Fruit Bowl, distributed in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas. The recall was initiated on 20 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-1612-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63234
- Recalling firm
- Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Dallas, TX
- Brand
- Del Monte
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 5 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 17 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 20 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +288 days |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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
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
Del Monte brand Tropical Fruit Bowl, 28 oz., UPC 7-17524-77651-8; 64 oz., UPC 7-17524-77834-5
Where it was distributed
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.
Questions about this recall
Why was it 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
Which lots are affected?
both sizes, best by 9/26/12
Where was it sold?
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.
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.
Other products in this recall event
8 other products · FDA event 63234This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fruit Bowl, generic recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce North.
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