Federal regulators announced Friday that hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores are being recalled over potential salmonella contamination.
At least 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes are included in the recall initiated by Panorama Produce, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected produce is packaged in nine-count boxes containing large mangoes.
The recalled mangoes were sold at select Walmart locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
The safety alert was issued after FDA testing reportedly detected salmonella in mangoes grown on the same farm as the recalled fruit. The mangoes that tested positive were not distributed in US commerce, officials said.
“The recalled mangoes and the sampled mangoes share the same source, therefore Panorama Produce has initiated a recall,” the notice said.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled mangoes.
The affected mangoes bear a light blue Agrofepac sticker, are labeled “Produce of Mexico” and have PLU number 4584 and UPC number 07503061948050.
The mangoes were distributed between Aug. 10 and Aug. 21.
Consumers are urged to discard the recalled mangoes or return them to the place of purchase to avoid potential health risks.
Anyone who believes they may have become ill after consuming the product should contact a health care provider, regulators said.
“Panorama Produce is an experienced produce importer committed to a strong focus on food safety. This recall is being conducted voluntarily and in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,” the company said, according to regulators
Consumers with further questions about the recall can contact Panorama Produce by email at [email protected] Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe illnesses, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
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