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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1002-2022·Announced 2022-04-27

Fresh-cut Hawaiian blend fruit recalled due to Salmonella

Carol's Cuts Hawaiian Blend is being recalled due to Salmonella in fresh-cut cantaloupe. The product was distributed to retail stores, military facilities, food service, and schools in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.

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 with a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella). Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls never score below 4.

Plain-English summary

Carol's Cuts Hawaiian Blend, a fresh-cut fruit product containing honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries, is being recalled. The product is manufactured by Liberty Fruit Co Inc (Carol's Cuts) and sold in 32-ounce packages with UPC 852193321086.

The recall was initiated because fresh-cut cantaloupe in the product tested positive for Salmonella. The affected product has "Best If Used By" dates of March 21, 23, 24, and 26, 2022. A total of 150 pounds of product was distributed to retail stores, military grocery facilities, food service locations, and schools across Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.

Consumers should not consume this product. If you have purchased the product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Carol's Cuts Hawaiian Blend Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 32 oz UPC: 852193321086 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/24/22, 03/26/22 Product of: USA. CRI
Manufacturer
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
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 (4)

  • Best If Used By: 03/21/22
  • 03/23/22
  • 03/24/22
  • 03/26/22

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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