Caito Foods Recalls Mixed Melon for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Caito Foods Service, Inc. is recalling mixed melon products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers specific Kroger brand fruit snack trays distributed in 23 states.
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: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Caito Foods Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of mixed melon, specifically the Kroger FRUIT SNACK TRAY 1/40Z, 40 oz., UPC: 826766140152, distributed by Renaissance Food Group. The recall is being conducted because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The total quantity involved in the recall is 3,160,647.91 lbs.
The affected products have Best By or Use By dates ranging from 4/27/18 to 6/16/18. The recall covers distribution in the following states: AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, and WV.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC and date codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger FRUIT SNACK TRAY 1/40Z, 40 oz., UPC: 826766140152, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group
- Manufacturer
- Caito Foods Service, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cut Fruit / Delicatessen
- Hazard
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)
- 40 oz.
- UPC: 826766140152
- 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.
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