The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0584-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Mixed Fruit Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. is recalling mixed fruit products containing cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 21 units distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

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: This recall is classified as Severe (score 4) because the FDA has designated it as a Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity of 4 regardless of reported illnesses. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen posing significant risk to vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. is recalling mixed fruit products containing cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple. The affected products are identified by Item IDs 5094954 (Fruit Mix CHP Diced 3/4" 4-5 lb) and 5893058 (Fruit Mix CHP 5 lb).

These products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, elderly persons, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recall affects 21 units distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Products are identified with code dates of 11/3/23, 11/4/23, and 11/5/23. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Retailers and food service establishments should remove the products from distribution and contact Cut Fruit Express, Inc. for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Mixed Fruit Products that contain Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Pineapple, Identified with the following Item ID and Description. 1. 5094954 Fruit Mix CHP Diced 3/4"" 4-5 lb. 2. 5893058 Fruit Mix CHP 5lb.
Manufacturer
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Hazard
  • salmonella

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)

  • 1. 11/3/23 and 11/5/23 2. 11/4/23 and 11/5/23

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • IL
  • MN
  • WI