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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 26, 2016 (11 years ago)

Bi-Lo, Mixed Melon Chunks recall

Recalled by Southeastern Grocers · Jacksonville, FL, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.

Pathogen: Listeria

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What was recalled

Bi-Lo, Mixed Melon Chunks (in Medium, and Large containers), containing Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon, various net wt. in clear plastic containers.

Quantity: 7 containers (medium and large)

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.

Mixed Melon Chunks Medium Container UPC 020436300000, SELL BY 2/24/16 and Mixed Melon Chunks Large Container UPC 020436400000, SELL BY 2/24/16

Where it was sold

Georgia

FDA's distribution note: GA

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
Southeastern Grocers
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 26, 2016
In FDA report of
Mar 30, 2016
Terminated
Apr 12, 2016
FDA recall number
F-0780-2016 · event 73416
Official record
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Also recalled with it (3 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Bi-Lo, Fresh Cantaloupe

Reason Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.

Southeastern Grocers GA F-0779-2016
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl

Reason Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.

Southeastern Grocers GA F-0781-2016

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