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…
Recalling firm: Caribe Produce
Why it was recalled
Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
The exact product
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
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Original FDA code information
Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| lot | 115123 | "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123 |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1643-2013
- Event ID
- 61892
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- May 15, 2012
- Reported
- Jul 17, 2013
- Classified
- Jul 8, 2013
- Terminated
- Aug 15, 2013
- Quantity
- 1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product
- Location
- San Juan, TX, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Letter
Where it was distributed
NJ and NC
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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