The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0100-2021·Announced 2020-11-18

Meijer Melons and Berries Recalled for Potential Salmonella Risk

Meijer is recalling Fresh from Meijer Melons & Berries with Dip due to a potential risk of Salmonella. The product was sold in six states.

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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is recalling Fresh from Meijer Melons & Berries with Dip, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220452914490. The recall is being conducted due to a potential risk of Salmonella. The affected product was sold between September 26 and October 5, with the oldest Best By date being October 8, 2020.

Approximately 4,507 units were distributed to Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. The product is identified by the UPC 220452914490.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
FRESH FROM MEIJER MELONS & BERRIES WITH DIP, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220452914490
Affected units
4,507

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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