Whole cantaloupe recall due to possible Salmonella contamination
Eagle Produce LLC is recalling whole cantaloupe (Kandy brand) in multiple count cartons due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to 20 states and Washington D.C.
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: FDA Class I recall with Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. The agency classification alone requires a minimum score of 4 (Severe) per the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Eagle Produce LLC, operating as Martori Farms, is recalling whole cantaloupe under the Kandy brand name due to possible Salmonella spp. contamination. The affected products were distributed in 8, 9, 11, and 15 count red corrugated paper cartons or black plastic containers.
The recall encompasses 6,456 cartons with lot numbers 797901, 797900, and 804918. These products were distributed to consumers in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C.
Consumers who have purchased these cantaloupes should not consume them. The cantaloupes should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about their health or who may have consumed the recalled product should consult their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Kandy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Red Corrugated Paper Carton or Black Plastic RPC.
- Manufacturer
- Eagle Produce LLC, dba Martori Farms
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,456
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 (3)
- Lot numbers: 797901
- 797900
- 804918
Distribution
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