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Out of an abundance of caution for customer safety and as a service to the general consuming public at large, the Daniella brand mangoes are being recalled in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has received no reports of illness associated with product consumption.
"We encourage consumers in possession of the recalled item to immediately discard the product or bring it back to their local BI-LO,” said Brian Wright, BI-LO’s senior director of communications. “As part of the company’s Satisfaction Guarantee, customers who have purchased the product may visit their neighborhood store to request a full refund.”
Consumers are advised not to eat the mangoes and to either discard or return them to BI-LO for a refund. To receive the refund, individuals must present proof of purchase through a receipt.
Customers with questions about the recalled mangoes may contact BI-LO’s consumer relations department at 1-800-862-9293. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. Consumers who may have purchased mangoes without sticker information are urged to consult the store for sourcing information.
