Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with Recalled by Caribe Produce Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: May 15, 2012
Company: Caribe Produce
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Caribe Produce directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product

Why Was This Recalled?

Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: NJ, NC

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Caribe Produce

Caribe Produce has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report