Federal regulatory agencies reported, on August 31, about the recall of hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart units in the United States, due to suspected contamination by salmonella bacteria.

At least 302 boxes of Martina brand mangoes were included in this recall action, which began by the company Panorama Produce, according to data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The items under recall are boxes containing nine units of large size mangoes.

Distribution of the affected mangos occurred at specific Walmart stores in the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

The safety measure was adopted after FDA analysis found salmonella bacteria in other fruits from the same farm producing the recalled mangos. Authorities clarified that the mangoes that tested positive for the bacteria were not distributed on the North American market, reinforcing preventive action to protect consumers.

A statement from the company said that “the recalled mangoes and analyzed mangoes have the same origin, therefore Panorama Produce has initiated a recall.”

To date, there have been no records of cases of illness associated with the consumption of the collected mangoes.

For identification, the mangoes that are part of the recall feature a light blue Agrofepac sticker, with the label “Product of Mexico”, in addition to the numbers PLU 4584 and UPC 07503061948050.

The distribution of these products took place between August 10th and 21st.

Regulators advise consumers to discard recalled mangoes or return them to the establishment where they were purchased in order to prevent possible health threats.

Individuals who suspect they have become ill after ingesting the product should immediately seek out a healthcare professional, as recommended by regulatory agencies.

The company Panorama Produce, according to regulatory reports, stated that “it is an experienced importer of fresh produce, committed to a strong focus on food safety. This recall is being carried out voluntarily and in coordination with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).”

Salmonella, a bacteria, has the potential to cause severe and, in some cases, fatal infections, especially in more vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, weakened individuals or those with compromised immune systems.