G.O. Fresh

Recall #F-0086-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13

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What happened

G.O. Fresh is recalling cut cantaloupe products sold through SYSCO Imperial in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because the cantaloupe may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The recall affects various cut cantaloupe products with best-by dates between September 15-16, 2012.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially get sick, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults are at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

If you have any of these recalled cantaloupe products, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to where you bought them. If you ate these products and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Cut Cantaloupe: G.O Fresh: 0379729 4/5# CANTALOUPE CHUNKS (PACKER) 130250 BEST BY 9/16/12. SYSCO Imperial: 2229268 4/5# MELON CANTALOUPE 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12 UPC# 1007 4865593455. SYSCO Imperial: 6520878 1/5# PAIL CANTALOUPE CHUNK 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12 UPC# 1007 4865393345. SYSCO Imperial 8628554 1/5# CANTALOUPE DICE 1/2" HC 130250 BEST BY 09/16/12, UPC # 0007 4865537049. SYSCO Imperial O325852 1/10# CANTALOUPE W/P & HALVED 130249 & 130250, BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12, UPC# 0007 4865941983. SYSCO Imperial O325852 1/10# WHOLE/HALVED

Reason for recall

G.O. Fresh in Minnesota is voluntarily recalling specific cut items that contain cantaloupe, which has been recalled by DFI Marketing, Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Quantity affected

721 TOTAL CASES FOR ALL PRODUCTS

Distribution

Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin

Lot / code info

BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2013-02-14