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CriticalFDAfda-F-0027-2013SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Marathon brand- 4 kilo boxes, label on the mango says "MARATHON...PRODUCE OF MEXICO", 952 ctns. of number 6 mangos, 714 ctns. of number 7...

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
4,994
Recall Date
September 11, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Serious Injury Or Death

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0027-2013.

GM Produce Sales is voluntarily recalling 4994 cartons of Marathon Brand mangos packed at Agricola Daniella, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella gaminara, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0027-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Gm Distributing Co, Inc or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0027-2013.

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Gm Distributing Co, Inc Recall FAQ

Gm Distributing Co, Inc is the subject of a produce safety report: Marathon brand- 4 kilo boxes, label on the mango says "MARATHON...PRODUCE OF MEXICO", 952 ctns. of number 6 mangos, 714 ctns. of number 7.... The notice was published on September 11, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 4,994 units are potentially affected.