Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

Recall #F-0972-2022 · Initiated 2022-03-18

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling several brands of pre-cut melon products sold in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall includes products from Wegmans, Fresh Harvest, Lexington Co-op, and Tops stores.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant people, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for any of these melon products and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you've eaten these products and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues within two weeks, contact your doctor.

Product

1. Wegmans 32oz Melon Trio 2.Fresh Harvest 18oz Melon Trio 64779300400 3. Lexington Co-op 32oz Melon Trios 64779300403 4. Lexington Co-op 10oz Melon Combo 64779300370 5. Tops Large Mixed Melon 6. Tops Small Mixed Melon

Reason for recall

may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

39,232 units total

Distribution

NY, MA, PA

Lot / code info

All BBD 03/05/22 - 03/23/2022 1. UPC: 077890495520 2. UPC: 64779300400 3. UPC: 64779300403 4. UPC:64779300370 5. BBD 03/05/22 - 03/23/2022 6. BBD 03/05/22 - 03/23/2022

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2023-08-21