The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1634-2018·Announced 2018-07-11

Caito Foods Recalls Mixed Melon Products Due to Salmonella Risk

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of mixed melon products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of mixed melon products, including those distributed by Caito Foods, SpartanNash, Sprouts, and Walgreens. The recall involves specific pack sizes and UPC codes, with a total quantity of 3,160,647.91 lbs. The products were distributed in 23 states, including Alabama, California, Florida, and Georgia.

The recall is being issued because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products have Best By or Use By dates ranging from 4/27/18 to 6/16/18. Specific items include FRUIT BURST 4/20Z (20 oz.) and FRUIT BURST 6/10Z (10 oz.) under various labels such as Clear Generic, Open Acres, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Delish.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and dates listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA advises that Salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BURST 4/20Z, 20 oz., UPC: 81851301409 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods Caito Foods Disributi

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)

  • 20 oz.
  • 10 oz.
  • UPC: 84853630887 Open Acres label SpartanNash Distribution FRUIT BURST 4/20Z
  • UPC: 84853630955 Open Acres label Sprouts FRUIT BURST 6/10Z
  • UPC: 49022558625 Delish label

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 →