The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1641-2018·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, including Walmart Melon Berry Mix, due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, despite the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 3.16 million pounds of mixed melon products. The recall includes specific products such as Walmart Melon Berry Mix 4/10Z (13 oz., UPC: 826766254248) with a Freshness Guaranteed label. The products were distributed in 23 states, including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, and others.

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 April 27, 2018, to June 16, 2018. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC and dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walmart MELON BERRY MIX 4/10Z 13 oz., UPC: 826766254248 Freshness Guaranteed label

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: 826766254248 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.

See all 26 products in this recall →