The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1003-2022·Announced 2022-04-27

Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Liberty Fruit Co Inc is recalling Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray because of Salmonella in the fresh-cut cantaloupe. The product was distributed to retail stores, military groceries, food service, and schools in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for Salmonella contamination in ready-to-eat produce. The agency has determined there is reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. FDA Class I recalls are designated Critical per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray is being recalled because fresh-cut cantaloupe in the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall was initiated by Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts, the manufacturer. The product is a 5-pound fruit tray containing honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, and red grapes, with UPC 852193101084.

The recalled product was distributed to retail and military grocery stores, food service operations, and schools in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. Affected packages have best-if-used-by dates of March 21, 2022, March 23, 2022, and March 27, 2022. Approximately 120 pounds of the product have been recalled in total.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it. Anyone who may have consumed this product and is experiencing symptoms should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red grapes. Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 5lb UPC: 852193101084 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22 Product of: HND, GT, CR, PER.
Manufacturer
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
Category
Food — Produce / Ready-to-Eat
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 (3)

  • Best If Used By: 03/21/22
  • 03/23/22
  • 03/27/22

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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