Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
May 17, 2012 - Caribe Produce LTD Co. of McAllen, TX, is recalling 286 cases of Papaya Maradol, Caribe?a Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand ? Caribe?a ? and ? Product of Mexico? stamped on the side. The papayas are sold individually, and each one bears a label which states ?3112 CARIBE?A Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO. These papayas have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella...
The recalled Papaya Maradol, Caribe?a Brand cases were distributed in the Bronx, New York in wholesale stores and through retail stores from May 14th, 2012 to May 17th, 2012.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm304726.htm
The recalled Papaya Maradol, Caribe?a Brand cases were distributed in the Bronx, New York in wholesale stores and through retail stores from May 14th, 2012 to May 17th, 2012.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm304726.htm