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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 22, 2023 (3 years ago)

Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes 35 to recall

Recalled by Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC · Fresno, CA, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Salmonella contamination

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes 35 to 40 lb. cartons sold by piece count.

Quantity: 1960 boxes

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.

PLU 4050, From Lot# 23FRZ0335 and Lot # 23FRZ0337

Where it was sold

California Ohio

FDA's distribution note: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, OH No foreign distribution.

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
Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 22, 2023
In FDA report of
Dec 20, 2023
Terminated
Aug 6, 2024
FDA recall number
F-0618-2024 · event 93485
Official record
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