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Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Recall #F-0031-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Cut Fruit Express processed cantaloupe that tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. The contaminated cantaloupe was used in several pre-made fruit cup and fruit mix products sold under various store brands.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed these products could be at risk, though symptoms are most serious for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check if you have any of the recalled fruit products listed (sold in MI, MN, or WI under H. Brooks, Festival Best of the Season, or Holiday Pantry brands with the specified UPC codes). If you do, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Call your doctor if you experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps.
Product
CANTALOUPE, HONEY DEW, GRAPES (CHG) UNDER THE FOLLOWING BRANDS: USF 0811125 FRUIT MIX CHG RECEPTION 25# Manufactured by Cut Fruit Express Mpls., MN 55076. The following products Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112: Festival Best of the Season Medley Fruit Cup H.Brooks 31907 Net Wt 5.5 oz. (156g) 6 units per case 158 UPC# 0 3823231907 2. H.Brooks 31907 Medley Fruit Cup Net Wt 5.5 oz. (156g) 6 units per case 158 UPC# 0 3823231907 2. Holiday Pantry 32096 Fruit Medley Mix Net Wt 5.5 OZ (1256G) 24 units per case UPC# 0 3823232096 2. H.Brooks 37647 MIXED FRUIT CHG Net Wt 12oz( 340g) 4 per case 173 UPC# 0 3823237647 1. Festival Foods-Best Of The Season H. Brooks 37655 MIXED FRUIT CHG Net Wt 16oz(454g) 4 per case 174 UPC# 0 3823237655 6.
Reason for recall
Cut Fruit Express, Inc processed cantaloupe that was later recalled by the supplier DFI Marketing due to a positive Salmonella sample.
Quantity affected
372 cases total.
Distribution
MI, MN, WI
Lot / code info
Use-by 9/11 to 9/14
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2012-11-07
Recalling firm
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
11585 Courthouse Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-5911
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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