5/6/2014
Dear Valued Get Fresh Produce Customer,
Please review the details regarding the product that has been recalled. Get Fresh Produce DOESNOT
carry this product, so please use this notification for informational purposes only. NO ACTION IS NEEDED
AT THIS TIME.
BRAND/PRODUCT NAME: Purity Organic Mangos
LOT CODE(S):
94051, 94959
Production Date: 4/14/2014 – 5/2/2014
REASON FOR RECALL: Listeria
ACTION NEEDED: NO ACTION NEEDED FOR GET FRESH PRODUCE CUSTOMERS
OFFICIAL TEXT:
Pacific Organic Produce Annouce Voluntary Recall of Mangos Due to Possible
Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
415-673-5555
[email protected]
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.
No illnesses have been reported to date. However, the recall was issued as a precaution because a single
sample in a FDA sample yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. Pacific Organic Produce is
coordinating closely with regulatory officials and has contacted its customers to ensure that any remaining
recalled products are removed. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a
person who consumes a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle
aches and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women
and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
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).
Only the specific PLU numbers and sell dates identified above are included in this recall. Consumers who have
any remaining product with these Product Codes purchased between the dates of April 14, 2014 and May 2,
2014 should not consume it, but rather should discard it. Consumers should retain their store receipts, PLU
stickers or any other proof of purchase they may have. Retailers and consumers with questions may call Amy
Rosenoff at Pacific Organic Produce customer service at 415-673-5555, which is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (PT)
Monday - Friday.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us at 630-665-9665. You will be directed to
our QA Coordinator.
Also, if you would like to add or revise the contact(s) who receive this notification, please contact, Randy
Krahmer, at 630-665-9665 or [email protected] with your request.
We thank you, in advance, for your immediate attention to this notification.
Sincerely,
Quality Assurance Team
Get Fresh Produce, Inc.
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