The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0582-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Cut Cantaloupe Products Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. is recalling multiple cut cantaloupe products distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the affected products.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recalls warrant a minimum Severe rating per classification standards. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen requiring immediate recall action. No deaths or serious illnesses have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. is recalling cut cantaloupe products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. A total of 193 units are included in this Class I recall.

The recalled products are available in multiple forms and sizes, including diced and chunked cantaloupe, halved pieces, and cantaloupe balls. Packages range from 16 ounces to 25 pounds.

Consumers should not eat the recalled cut cantaloupe products. Dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase. Contact a healthcare provider if you believe you have become ill from eating these products.

The recalled product

Product
Cut cantaloupe identified with the following Item ID and Description. 1. 11628 Cantaloupe Diced 3/4" 5lb. 2. 13075 Cantaloupe Chunk 30-1/2 cup 3. 1460070 Cantaloupe Chunk 1" 5lb. 4. 4384418 Cantaloupe Chunk 25lb. Pail. 5. 4586 Cantaloupe Chunks 16oz. 6. 46012
Manufacturer
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Hazard
  • salmonella

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • IL
  • MN
  • WI