Purity Organic Mangoes Recalled for Possible Listeria Poisoning
Organic Tommy Atkins mangoes sold under the Purity Organic brand between the dates of April 14, 2014 and May 2, 2014 have been recalled voluntarily by Pacific Organic Produce, based in San Francisco, California, due to possible contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.
The PLU numbers for the recalled products are 94051 and 94959.
No illnesses have yet been reported in connection with the recall and no other mangos or products under the Purity Organic brand are being recalled, says a Food and Drug Administration news release.
The recall was issued as a precaution after a single sample in a FDA sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes -- an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who has consumed a food item contaminated with it.
Symptoms of an infection caused by of Listeria monocytogenes can include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea or diarrhea.
The illness mainly affects women who are pregnant, as well as adults with weakened immune systems.
Most healthy adults and children, however, rarely become seriously ill from exposure to the organism.
Pacific Organic Produce indicated it is closely coordinating with regulatory officials and has contacted its customers to assure them that any remaining recalled products are taken off the market.
The PLU number is printed in the middle of the PLU sticker on the fruit. The mangos were shipped to retailers and distributors in limited quantities within five (5) U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey and Texas.
According to the FDA, only the specific PLU numbers and sell dates identified in the recall announcement are included in the recall.
Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes purchased between the specific recall dates above are advised not to consume the fruit, and discard it instead.
In addition, the FDA suggests consumers retain their store receipts, PLU stickers or any other proof of purchase they may have.
Retailers and consumers with additional questions about the recall may call Amy Rosenoff at Pacific Organic Produce customer service at 415-673-5555, which is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (PDT) Monday - Friday.