The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0601-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

Imperial Fresh whole cantaloupes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Freshpoint Of Southern Ca is recalling Imperial Fresh whole cantaloupes (3ct and 6ct) distributed to food services in California, Arizona, and Nevada due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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 classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogenic bacterium capable of causing serious foodborne illness.

Plain-English summary

Freshpoint Of Southern Ca is recalling Imperial Fresh whole cantaloupes available in 3-count and 6-count packaging from the marketplace. The recall was issued due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product was distributed to food services in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Affected products have date codes ranging from 10/18/2023 to 11/9/2023, with a total of 1,802 cases of the 3-count product and 198 cases of the 6-count product being recalled.

Consumers and food service operators who have purchased this product should not serve or consume it. Any remaining product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Salmonella infection can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly persons, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct brand name Imperial Fresh
Manufacturer
Freshpoint Of Southern Ca
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
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)

  • 10/18/2023 to 11/9/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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