The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0609-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

Cantaloupe Chunks Recalled for Salmonella Risk, Class I

Market Cuts LLC initiated a recall of cantaloupe chunks sold under the Little Salad Bar and Market Cuts brands due to potential Salmonella contamination. Affected products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, 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 is an FDA Class I recall for Salmonella contamination. FDA Class I recalls are defined as those in which use or exposure to the product may result in serious illness or death, and per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls never score below 4.

Plain-English summary

Market Cuts LLC recalled cantaloupe chunks sold under the Little Salad Bar and Market Cuts brand names. The recalled products include 1-pound clamshells, multiple 5-pound tray configurations, and grab-and-go cups with various chunk sizes. A total of 4,240 individual units are included in this recall. All affected items have Best By dates from November 4, 2023, to November 9, 2023.

The recall was initiated due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified this as a Class I recall, indicating the potential for serious illness or death.

The affected products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased these cantaloupe chunks should not eat them and should discard the product or return it to the retailer. Anyone who may have consumed the product and develops symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Little Salad Bar Cantaloupe Chunks, 1lb clamshell UPC 4099100215885; Market Cuts Cantaloupe Chunk 1" 1/5lb Tray, 5lb tray; Market Cuts1 lb Cantaloupe Chunk 1"x1", 1lb clamshell UPC 092538001277; Market Cuts Cantaloupe Chunk 1" 2/5lb Tray, 5lb tray; Market Cuts Cantaloupe Chunk 3
Manufacturer
Market Cuts LLC
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)

  • Best By 11/4/2023 to 11/9/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IL
  • IN
  • MI
  • WI