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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 9, 2023 (3 years ago)

Whole cantaloupe recall

Recalled by Freshpoint Of Southern Ca · Irwindale, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct brand name Imperial Fresh

Quantity: 1,802 cases of Imperial Fresh 3ct cantaloupes 198 cases of Imperial Fresh 6ct cantaloupes

Food: Fresh fruit

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

10/18/2023 to 11/9/2023

Where it was sold

Arizona California Nevada

FDA's distribution note: Food services in California, Arizona and Nevada

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Freshpoint Of Southern Ca
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 9, 2023
In FDA report of
Dec 13, 2023
Terminated
Jul 23, 2024
FDA recall number
F-0601-2024 · event 93427
Official record
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