Cut Fruit Express, Inc.

Recall #F-0037-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Cut Fruit Express processed melon mix products (containing cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon) that were made with cantaloupe from a supplier. The supplier's cantaloupe tested positive for Salmonella bacteria, which prompted this recall.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these products could be at risk, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to get seriously ill from Salmonella.

What to do

If you have the H. Brooks Melon Medley Chunk product (16 oz packages, UPC 0 3823237461 3) purchased in Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Salmonella typically causes symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 6 days of eating contaminated food.

Product

CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW, WATERMELON: Festival Foods-Best Of The Season 37461 H. Brooks Melon Medley Chunk Net Wt 16 oz (454g) 4 per case 135 UPC 0 3823237461 3. H. Brooks Melon Medley Chunk Net Wt 16 oz (454g) 4 per case 135 UPC 0 3823237461 3.. 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