Cut Fruit Express, Inc.

Recall #F-0036-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Cut Fruit Express processed cantaloupe and honeydew fruit mixes that were found to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria from their supplier. The affected products were sold under the Festival Foods and H. Brooks brands in 5.5 oz packages.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products 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

Check your home for H. Brooks Fruit Mix packages with UPC 0 3823246981 4 distributed in MI, MN, or WI. Do not eat these products; throw them away or return them to the store. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your healthcare provider.

Product

CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW: Festival Foods-Best Of The Season 46981 H. Brooks Fruit Mix CH Net Wt 5.5 oz (156g) 6 per case 384 UPC# 0 3823246981 4. H.Brooks 46981 46981 H. Brooks Fruit Mix CH Net Wt 5.5 oz (156g) 6 per case 384 UPC# 0 3823246981 4. 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