Cut Fruit Express, Inc.

Recall #F-0032-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13

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What happened

Cut Fruit Express received cantaloupe from a supplier that tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. The company used this contaminated cantaloupe in their melon mix products sold under the Festival Foods-Best Of The Season brand.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be at risk, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly adults are more likely to become seriously ill from Salmonella.

What to do

If you purchased this 12 oz melon mix product (UPC 0 3823230787 1) from stores in Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin, do not eat it and throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps.

Product

CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, HONEY DEW, RED GRAPES: Festival Foods-Best Of The Season 30787 H.Brooks Melon Mix Slices Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) 3 units per case 331 UPC# 0 3823230787 1.

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