The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1648-2018·Announced 2018-07-11

Caito Foods Recalls Mixed Melon Fruit Salad Due to Salmonella Risk

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is recalling mixed melon fruit salad sold at Whole Foods and Amazon due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 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.

Plain-English summary

Caito Foods Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 3.16 million pounds of mixed melon fruit salad. The product is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is identified as 'Fruit Salad, Seasonal 20 oz.' with the UPC 826766810987, sold under the Whole Foods Market label. The recall covers products with 'Best By' or 'Use By' dates ranging from April 27, 2018, to June 16, 2018. The product was distributed in 23 states, including 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 this product 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. 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 Whole Foods/ Amazon Fruit Salad, Seasonal 20 oz., UPC: 826766810987, Whole Foods Market 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 (3)

  • Seasonal 20 oz.
  • UPC: 826766810987
  • Whole Foods Market 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 →