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Dfi Marketing Inc

Recall #F-0014-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-12

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What happened
DFI Marketing Inc is recalling cantaloupes sold under the DFI brand because they tested positive for salmonella, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The affected cantaloupes were distributed nationwide and in Mexico.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed these cantaloupes could be at risk, especially young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check if you have DFI brand cantaloupes with "826 California Westside" stamped on the carton and a DFI sticker on each melon. If you do, throw them away or return them to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces the cantaloupes touched with soap and water.
Product
Cantaloupes are packed in 6ct, 9ct, 12ct, 15ct, 18ct, cardboard cartons with the DFI Brand. "826 California Westside" is also stamped on outside of the carton. Each cantaloupe also has a DFI brand sticker on it.
Reason for recall
Cantaloupes were tested by USDA MDP and found to be positive for salmonella.
Quantity affected
344, 310 melons
Distribution
Nation wide: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia Foreign: Mexico
Lot / code info
"826" is the packing date.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2012-10-25

Recalling firm

Dfi Marketing Inc
7638 N Ingram Ave
Fresno, CA 93711-6202
United States

Recall classification

Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.