CA Produce Company Recalls Mangos After Positive Listeria Test Result

A California produce company is recalling mangos after FDA testing found a single sample positive with Listeria.

 Salmonella has traditionally been more of an issue with mangos because of risk that surface contamination could be transferred to the inner surface of the fruit.  For Listeria to be an issue, there would probably have to be a growth opportunity for the organism in some product made from the mango or there would need to be a high level of contamination on the exterior surface.


FDA Recall Notice
Pacific Organic Produce Announce Voluntary Recall of Mangos Due to Possible Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm396074.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Contact: Consumer:415-673-5555 amy@pacorg.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 5th, 2014 - Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic Tommy Atkins mangos (PLU numbers 94051 & 94959) that were sold under the Purity Organic brand between the dates of April 14, 2014 and May 2, 2014 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall and no other mangos or products under the Purity Organic brand are being recalled.