Caribe Produce: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1643-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 15, 2012

Date Posted: July 17, 2013

Recall Number: F-1643-2013

Event ID: 61892

Reason for Recall:

Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Status: Terminated

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

Code Information:

Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com". Lot # 115123

Distribution Pattern:

NJ and NC

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated