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Panorama Produce Recalls Martina-Brand Mangoes from Select Walmart Stores Over Salmonella Risk
8/31/2026, 9:31:57 PM
Core Event – Recall of Mangoes Distributed to Four Northeastern States
Panorama Produce, a New York-based importer, voluntarily recalled 302 boxes of size-9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases after the FDA detected Salmonella in mangoes grown on the same farm. The fruit was shipped to Walmart stores in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania between August 10 and August 21. Each mango bears a light-blue “Agrofepac” sticker, the label “Produce of Mexico,” PLU 4584 and UPC 07503061948050. The FDA notice instructs consumers to discard the fruit or return it to the place of purchase; no illnesses have been linked to the recalled product.
Background & Context – August Food Safety Recalls Nationwide
The mango recall came amid a wave of food-safety actions in August 2024. A Newsweek analysis of FDA recall notices between July 30 and August 31 listed dozens of products—frozen berries, pistachio butter, sprouts, jalapeño-containing foods—affected by Salmonella, E. coli or Listeria. Some recalls were limited to a few states; others, such as a jalapeño-related outbreak, involved nationwide distribution and resulted in 431 reported illnesses and 57 hospitalizations across 32 states as of August 19.
Data & Statistics – Scope of the Mango Recall
- Boxes recalled: 302
- States affected: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
- Distribution window: August 10 – 21
- Product identifiers: Light-blue Agrofepac sticker, “Produce of Mexico,” PLU 4584, UPC 07503061948050
- Illness reports: None reported to date (FDA)
Official Statements & Responses
- FDA: Sampling identified Salmonella in mangoes from the same farm, prompting the recall of fruit that shared that source. The agency noted the contaminated mangoes sampled were not themselves distributed in U.S. commerce.
- Panorama Produce: Confirmed the voluntary recall, stating the decision was based on the shared farm source rather than confirmed contamination of the specific boxes. The company provided a contact email (information@panoramaproduce.com) for consumer questions and reiterated disposal or return instructions.
- MedicalDaily: Reported that the recall represents an “inverse” sequence to typical produce recalls, where sampling identified risk before any illness occurred, and noted that washing the mangoes does not reliably remove Salmonella.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps – Evidence of Contamination Not Directly Proven
Testing a subset of fruit from the farm established a shared risk source but does not prove that the recalled mangoes themselves are contaminated. The FDA has not reported finding Salmonella in any mango that reached U.S. stores. Consequently, the recall is precautionary, based on the assumption of shared exposure risk rather than confirmed presence of the pathogen in the recalled batches.
What’s Next – Monitoring for Expansion or Illness Reports
The FDA and Panorama Produce have indicated that the current notice covers only the specified product, size, brand and four states. No expansion has been announced. Authorities will continue to monitor for any linked illnesses and may broaden the recall if additional lots from the same grower enter distribution channels. Consumers who purchased the mangoes are advised to follow the disposal instructions and to seek medical care if they develop symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection, especially if they belong to high-risk groups.
