The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0779-2016·Announced 2016-03-30

Southeastern Grocers Recalls Bi-Lo Fresh Cantaloupe Due to Listeria

Southeastern Grocers is recalling Bi-Lo Fresh Cantaloupe products in Georgia because a sample tested positive for Listeria species.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Southeastern Grocers is recalling Bi-Lo Fresh Cantaloupe products, including Chunks Medium Container, Chunks Large Container, and Halves and Slices, in various net weights and clear plastic containers. The recall is limited to products distributed in Georgia.

The recall was initiated because a product sample tested positive for Listeria species. The affected products include Cantaloupe Chunks Medium Container (UPC 020436000000), Cantaloupe Chunks Large Container (UPC 020463100000), and Cantaloupe Halves (UPC 020434600000), all with a SELL BY date of 2/24/16.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Southeastern Grocers for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bi-Lo, Fresh Cantaloupe, Chunks Medium Container, Chunks Large Container, Halves and Slices, various net wt., in clear plastic containers.
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (5)

  • Cantaloupe Chunks Medium Container UPC 020436000000
  • SELL BY 2/24/16
  • Cantaloupe Chunks Large Container UPC 020463100000
  • SELL BY 2/24/16 and Cantaloupe Halves UPC 020434600000
  • SELL BY 2/24/16.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Southeastern Grocers under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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