The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0618-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Cantaloupes Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Crown Jewels Produce Company is recalling Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected cantaloupes were distributed in California and Ohio.

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 recall classification. While no illnesses are reported in the source, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen and Class I recalls require a minimum severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC is recalling Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product consists of cantaloupes sold in 35 to 40 pound cartons by piece count.

The affected cantaloupes are identified by PLU code 4050 and are from Lot Numbers 23FRZ0335 and 23FRZ0337. Approximately 1,960 boxes were distributed to retailers in California and Ohio.

Salmonella is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious infections. Consumers who have purchased these cantaloupes should not consume them and should dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes 35 to 40 lb. cartons sold by piece count.
Manufacturer
Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC
Category
Food — 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 (2)

  • PLU 4050
  • From Lot# 23FRZ0335 and Lot # 23FRZ0337

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • OH

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