Federal regulators announced Friday that hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores are being recalled over potential salmonella contamination. Panorama Produce initiated the recall of at least 302 nine-count boxes of Martina-brand mangoes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The affected mangoes were sold at select Walmart locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut between August 10 and August 21. The recalled produce bears a light blue Agrofepac sticker, is labeled “Produce of Mexico,” and has the PLU number 4584 and UPC number 07503061948050.
The safety alert was issued after FDA testing reportedly detected salmonella in mangoes grown on the same farm as the recalled fruit. While the mangoes that tested positive were not distributed in U.S. commerce, Panorama Produce initiated the recall due to the shared source.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled mangoes. Consumers are urged to discard the recalled mangoes or return them to their 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.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can lead to more severe illnesses, including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Panorama Produce stated that it is an experienced produce importer committed to food safety and that the recall is being conducted voluntarily and in coordination with the FDA. Consumers with further questions can contact Panorama Produce via email at [email protected] Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.