Caito Foods Recalls Mixed Melon Products for Salmonella Risk
Caito Foods Service, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of mixed melon products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products sold in 23 states.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for FDA Class I recalls.
Plain-English summary
Caito Foods Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of mixed melon products, including Walmart Seasonal Blend varieties, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products include 10 oz., 16 oz., and 32 oz. packs with specific UPC codes and 'Freshness Guaranteed' labels. The total quantity involved is 3,160,647.91 lbs.
The recall covers products with 'Best By' or 'Use By' dates ranging from April 27, 2018, to June 16, 2018. These products were distributed domestically in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and dates listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries 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 Walmart SEASONAL BLEND 4/10Z 10 oz., UPC: 681131180481 Freshness Guaranteed label Walmart SEASONAL BLEND 4/16Z 16 oz., UPC: 681131180498
- Manufacturer
- Caito Foods Service, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cut Fruit
- 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 (1)
- UPC: 681131180504 Freshness Guaranteed 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.
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