The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0677-2024·Announced 2023-12-27

Melon Tri Color Chunks Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

TGD Cuts, LLC is recalling Melon Tri Color Chunks due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed across eight eastern states.

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 applies to this potential Salmonella contamination. Under federal standards, FDA Class I recalls are classified as a minimum of Severe (score 4), as established by regulatory authority classification criteria.

Plain-English summary

TGD Cuts, LLC is recalling Melon Tri Color Chunks (6/9 oz, UPC 840219192703) packaged in clamshell containers due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, and New York. Approximately 210 units are affected. The recalled products carry a "Use By" date range of November 2, 2023 through November 23, 2023.

Salmonella is a serious pathogen that can cause illness in consumers. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have consumed the product and develop symptoms of Salmonella infection—such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps—should consult a healthcare provider.

Retailers should remove the affected product from shelves and dispose of it. Consumers may return any affected product to their place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
MELON TRI COLOR CHUNKS 6/9 OZ Packaged in clamshell containers. UPC:840219192703
Manufacturer
TGD 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)

  • Use By Start Date:11/2/2023 Use By End Date: 11/23/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • DE
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • VA
  • WV