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Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Recall #F-0034-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Cut Fruit Express processed cantaloupe that was later found to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria by the original supplier. The contamination was discovered after the fruit had already been packaged into fruit trays with honeydew, pineapple, grapes, and dip.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed these fruit trays could potentially be affected, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella.
What to do
If you purchased an H. Brooks fruit tray with these ingredients (check the UPC numbers listed) from stores in Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin, do not eat it and throw it away. Contact your store or the distributor if you have questions about whether a product you bought is affected.
Product
CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW, PINEAPPLE AND RED GRAPE, DIP: H.Brooks 33478 FRUIT TRAY w/dip 2.5# Net Wt 40 oz (1134 g) 292 2 per case UPC# 0 3823233478 5. H.Brooks 38279 FRUIT TRAY w/Dip 3# Net Wt 48 oz (1361g) 2 per case 101 UPC# 03823238279 3. H.Brooks 38287 FRUIT TRAY w/Dip 2# DIP Net Wt 32 oz (907g) 4 per case 17 UPC# 0 3823238287 8. Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112
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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