G.O. Fresh Recalls Cantaloupe Fruit Variety Chunk Due to Salmonella Risk
G.O. Fresh is voluntarily recalling specific cut fruit items containing cantaloupe due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a supplier recall.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "G.O. Fresh in Minnesota is voluntarily recalling specific cut items that contain cantaloupe, which has been recalled by DFI Marketing, Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination."
Plain-English summary
G.O. Fresh in Minnesota is voluntarily recalling specific cut items that contain cantaloupe. The recall is being conducted because the cantaloupe ingredient has been recalled by DFI Marketing, Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The affected product is SYSCO Imperial 2232734 4/5# FRUIT VARIETY CHUNK 3/4". The specific items involved have lot numbers 130249 and 130250, with best-by dates of 9/15/12 and 9/16/12, respectively. The product carries UPC# 1007 4865593493. A total of 721 cases were distributed.
The product was distributed in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and best-by dates. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- SYSCO Imperial 2232734 4/5# FRUIT VARIETY CHUNK 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12, UPC# 1007 4865593493.
- Manufacturer
- G.O. Fresh
- Category
- Food — Cut Fruit
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 721
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by G.O. Fresh under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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