Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand "Caribena" and "Product of Mexico" stamped on the side. Each papaya bears a label which states "3112 CARIBENA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com" Papayas are packed in boxes of 8-12 papayas per box

Caribe Produce recalled Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand "Caribena" in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on May 15, 2012.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "NJ and NC." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in San Juan, TX. The recall covers 1,152 cartons each with 35 lbs. of product of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 17, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.