The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0325-2025·Announced 2025-01-08

Cantaloupe products recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Gracie's Kitchens Inc. is recalling cantaloupe slices and chunks sold under King Kullen, Wild By Nature, and Gracie's Kitchen brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were distributed in Connecticut and New York.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen explicitly cited in the rubric. The FDA classification is Class II, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, potential contamination with high-risk pathogens where no injury has been reported scores as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Gracie's Kitchens Inc. is recalling multiple cantaloupe products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items include King Kullen, Wild By Nature, and Gracie's Kitchen brand cantaloupe slices and chunks in various package sizes with sell-by dates ranging from November 9 to November 21, 2024. Approximately 3,681 cases were distributed to retail locations in Connecticut and New York.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, very young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The source text does not report any confirmed illnesses at this time. Consumers who purchased these products should not consume them. Instead, they should return the product to the point of sale or discard it.

The recalled product

Product
a.) King Kullen brand Cantaloupe Slices; UPC 85316-10008; 20 oz foam tray b) Wild By Nature brand Cantaloupe Slices; UPC: 85316-10008; 20 oz foam tray c.) King Kullen brand Cantaloupe Chunks; UPC: 85316-10379; 12 oz plastic container d.) King Kullen brand Cantaloupe Chunks; UPC:
Manufacturer
Gracie's Kitchens Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CT
  • NY