Mangoes Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Mangoes sold at Walmart stores in four states are being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
The recall covers a limited run of Martina-branded mangoes distributed earlier this summer, and no illnesses had been reported as of the announcement.
What's Being Recalled
The affected product is Martina-branded, size 9 mangoes recalled by Panorama Produce, based in Mamaroneck, New York. In total, 302 boxes are included in the recall. Individual mangoes can be identified by a light blue sticker reading "Agrofepac, Produce of Mexico," along with PLU number 4584 and UPC 07503061948050.
The recalled mangoes were distributed to select Walmart locations in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania between August 10 and August 21, 2026. The recall notice, first published by the FDA on August 29, 2026, does not list specific store addresses, so shoppers in those four states who bought mangoes during that window are encouraged to check their fruit regardless of which particular Walmart location they visited.
Why the Recall Was Issued
The recall stems from FDA sampling that found Salmonella in mangoes grown on the same farm as the ones sold at Walmart, though those specific contaminated samples were never commercially distributed in the United States. Because the recalled mangoes shared the same source farm, Panorama Produce said it initiated the recall out of caution rather than because contamination was confirmed in the distributed product itself. This kind of precautionary recall is standard practice in the produce industry, where the FDA's traceability requirements mean a single positive sample from a farm can prompt a company to pull every shipment connected to that grower, even absent any evidence that the recalled batch itself is affected.
No Illnesses Reported So Far
As of the recall announcement, no illnesses tied to the affected mangoes had been reported. Salmonella infections typically cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, with symptoms usually appearing within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Most healthy adults recover without treatment within about a week, though the infection can be more serious for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, sometimes requiring hospitalization. In rare cases, the bacteria can spread from the intestines into the bloodstream and cause more severe illness if not treated promptly.
What Shoppers Should Do
Anyone who purchased the recalled mangoes is advised to throw them away or return them to the store where they were bought for a refund. Customers who believe they may have gotten sick after eating the mangoes are encouraged to contact a healthcare provider and mention possible Salmonella exposure. Panorama Produce has set up a customer line at information@panoramaproduce.com for questions about the recall, staffed Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Shoppers who bought mangoes at Walmart in the affected states during the distribution window but are unsure whether their fruit matches the recalled lot are encouraged to check the sticker on individual mangoes or ask store staff, since not all mangoes sold during that period necessarily came from the same shipment.
Part of a Broader Pattern With Produce Recalls
Food safety recalls tied to shared growing sources have become increasingly common as the FDA expands its sampling programs for imported produce. Because a single farm can supply multiple brands and retailers, a contamination finding in one batch can trigger recalls of related shipments even when the specific product on store shelves tests clean, as appears to be the case here.
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