The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0588-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Melon Chunk Mix recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

Cut Fruit Express is recalling Melon Chunk Mix sold in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume this product.

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 is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. The contamination is Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. is recalling Melon Chunk Mix, a 16-ounce mixed fruit product containing cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon (Item ID 4709, code date 11/5/23).

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a foodborne bacterium that can cause serious infection.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone who may have consumed the product and experiences symptoms of Salmonella infection—including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps—should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Mixed Fruit Products that contain Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon, Identified with the following Item ID and Description. 4709 Melon Chunk Mix CHW 16 oz.
Manufacturer
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Category
Food — Produce / Ready-to-Eat
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)

  • 11/5/23

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • IL
  • MN
  • WI

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