The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1629-2018·Announced 2018-07-11

Caito Foods Recalls Mixed Melon Products Due to Salmonella Risk

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is recalling mixed melon products, including Kroger Salad Fiesta Fruit, due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of mixed melon products, including Kroger Salad Fiesta Fruit, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed in 23 states across the United States.

The recall involves approximately 3.16 million pounds of product. Affected items include the Kroger brand Salad Fiesta Fruit, 18 oz., with UPC 826766185641, which features a clear generic label and is distributed by Renaissance Food Group. The products have Best By or Use By dates ranging from April 27, 2018, to June 16, 2018.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger SALAD FIESTA FRUIT 1/18Z, 18 oz., UPC: 826766185641 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group

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)

  • 18 oz.
  • UPC: 826766185641 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 26 recalled by Caito Foods Service, Inc. 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.

See all 26 products in this recall →