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FDA Recalls Mangoes and Rice Over Salmonella and Contamination Concerns

PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2026, 10:21 AM ET

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The United States Food and Drug Administration announced two separate product recalls affecting fresh mangoes distributed by Panorama Produce and white jasmine rice distributed by Lundberg Family Farms due to potential salmonella and foreign material contamination risks. Panorama Produce recalled 302 boxes of size 9 mangoes sold at select Walmart stores across Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania following contamination concerns. Concurrently, Lundberg Family Farms initiated a recall of over 27,000 packages of two-pound white jasmine rice bearing specific lot codes 260201MA and 260202MA after discovering potential foreign object contamination. Distributed across 13 states through major national retailers including Wegmans, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and Giant, the affected dry goods prompt consumer safety checks. Health authorities advise affected purchasers to return impacted items to the original place of purchase for a complete refund. No consumer illnesses have been officially reported in connection with either recall to date.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On January 15, 2026 Panorama Produce packaged the recalled mango shipment.
On February 10, 2026 Lundberg Family Farms manufactured the contaminated rice batches.
On March 1, 2026 retailers received the affected food distribution shipments.
On September 1, 2026 the FDA announced official product recall notices.
On September 1, 2026 retailers pulled contaminated food items from shelves.
On September 1, 2026 consumers checked pantries for recalled batch numbers.
On September 2, 2026 health agencies monitored incoming consumer illness reports.
On September 3, 2026 retailers processed customer product returns and refunds.
Consumers will return contaminated food items for complete refunds.
Food safety regulators will complete contamination source investigations.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Consumers face immediate product checks and retail refund procedures.
Possible long-term US impact: Supply chain standards face increased regulatory scrutiny across retailers.
Most affected groups: Grocery shoppers, retail workers, and food distribution companies nationwide.
Reader priority: Verify specific lot numbers before returning items to stores.

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Left: Emphasizes consumer protection, regulatory oversight, and corporate supply chain accountability. Center: Reports factual details of the safety recalls without political commentary. Right: Focuses on business impacts, free market adjustments, and regulatory efficiency.