Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb — Class I food recall F-1643-2013
Terminated recall by Caribe Produce, reported 2013-07-17, distributed in NC, NJ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
| Recall number | F-1643-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Caribe Produce, San Juan, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-05-15 |
| Classified | 2013-07-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-17 |
| Terminated | 2013-08-15 |
| Distributed | NC, NJ |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
| Lot numbers | 115123 |
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
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.