The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0098-2021·Announced 2020-11-18

Meijer Recalls Cantaloupe and Honeydew Slices Due to Salmonella Risk

Meijer is recalling 24oz containers of Fresh from Meijer Cantaloupe and Honeydew Slices due to a potential risk of Salmonella. The product was sold in six states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a score of 5 (Critical), regardless of whether specific illnesses are reported in the text.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is recalling 1,864 units of Fresh from Meijer Cantaloupe and Honeydew Slices, 24oz clear plastic containers (UPC 220219600079). The recall is being issued due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination.

The affected product was sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin between September 26 and October 5. The oldest Best By date on the recalled items is October 8, 2020.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the store of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW SLICES, 24oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220219600079
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
Category
Food — Cut Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
1,864

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)

  • sold between Sept. 26 and Oct. 5 Oldest Best By date 10/8/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept. 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.

See all 12 products in this recall →

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