Mangoes recalled in 4 states over salmonella risk

NEW YORK ( WPI X /NEXSTAR) – If you live in the Northeast and purchased mangoes recently, you may want to check the label.

Panorama Produce, a distributor based in New York, has initiated a recall of mangoes distributed to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania over potential salmonella contamination. The recall concerns just over 300 boxes of mangoes sold in the aforementioned states between Aug. 10 and Aug. 21, according to a company announcement posted at the official FDA website.

The recalled mangoes were shipped in boxes labeled with the brand name “Martina.” Individual mangoes have a light blue sticker that reads “Agrofepac, Produce of Mexico.” The label also has a PLU number of 4584 and UPC number 07503061948050.

The company notice indicates the recalled mangoes were sold in “select Walmart stores,” as well.

No illnesses linked to the mangoes had been reported as of Friday, when Panorama Produce announced the recall.

Consumers who believe they may have purchased the mangoes should dispose of the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact Panorama Produce at information@panoramaproduce.com , according to the notice.

Symptoms of salmonella infection often begin to show between six hours and six days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diarrhea, fever, vomiting and stomach cramps are common.

Anyone with suspected salmonella infections are urged to contact a healthcare provider, especially if they are among the most vulnerable groups, or if symptoms worsen to include: bloody diarrhea (or diarrhea that lasts for more than two days); fever of over 102 degrees F; frequent vomiting that prevents the ingestion of liquids; and any sign of dehydration.

More severe illness linked to salmonella can include arterial infections, endocarditis (an infection in the heart), and arthritis. The infection is also blamed for 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths in the U.S. annually, according to the FDA.