The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0588-2025·Announced 2025-03-12

Watermelon and Cucumber Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

JFE Franchising is recalling watermelon and cucumber products with Tajin seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination. Affected packages were distributed in TX, LA, WY, and AZ with sell-by dates from October 12 through December 5, 2024.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which is explicitly listed in the severity rubric as a criterion for Critical severity. FDA Class I recalls indicate a serious health hazard with reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

JFE Franchising Inc. is recalling watermelon and cucumber products with Tajin seasoning sold in 18-ounce clamshells. The products were distributed in Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, and Arizona.

The recall is due to potential contamination with Salmonella, a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.

This is a Class I recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Class I recalls indicate a serious health hazard.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard the products or return them to the retailer where they were purchased. The affected products have sell-by dates from October 12, 2024 through December 5, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Mixed Melon, Cucumber & Tajin 18 oz Watermelon & Cucumber w/ Tajin 18 oz packed in clamshells
Manufacturer
JFE FRANCHISING 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)

  • Sell by 10/12/24 THROUGH Sell by 12/5/24

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AZ
  • LA
  • TX
  • WY