Fresh Cantaloupe recall due to Salmonella (US & Canada, expanded, 3 deaths 96 hospitalizations)

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sofia-produce-llc-dba-trufresh-recalls-fresh-cantaloupe-because-possible-health-risk-due-salmonella

Canada link https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/malichita-brand-cantaloupes-recalled-due-salmonella
“The Cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following States in the United States: Arizona, California. Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida and Canada. The Cantaloupes would have reached consumers through retail produce markets which may be located in states other than those listed above.

The Cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” Label (picture attached). The cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe in the form of the attached picture. As shown in the picture, the PLU sticker has a top half which is white which has the word “Malichita” written in script in black letters. The bottom of the PLU sticker is black and has the number “4050” prominently displayed in white letters together with the words “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”. This label will identify individual Malichita cantaloupes purchased by consumers.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:

Rafael Roiz, Tru Fresh’s representative

 520-394-7370"

 

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Edited December 7, 2023 by Arcadia

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sofia-produce-llc-dba-trufresh-expands-recall-include-additional-order-numbers-fresh-cantaloupe

"For Immediate Release, November 15, 2023 SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, to include the following additional sales order numbers distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The additional sales order numbers are: 128663, 128712, 128713, 128662, 128680, 225252, 225231, 419719, 419721, 419828, 419803, 612235, 612273."

[Arcadia]

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html
“Fast Facts

Illnesses: 99   (56 new)

Hospitalizations: 45   (28 new)

Deaths: 2   (2 new)

States: 32   (17 new)

Recall: Yes

Investigation status: Active   (first posted on November 17, 2023)

Whole cantaloupes

• Might have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy,” with the number “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”
• See Trufresh recall and Crown Jewels recall for more details

Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes

• Includes cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys
• Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10, 2023
• Most have a yellow label with “Vinyard,” and some have a red label with “Fresh”
• See recall notice for product photos and more details

ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products

• Includes whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging
• Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31, 2023
• Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
• See recall notice [PDF – 2 pages] for more details

Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes

• Includes cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes
• Packed in clear square or round plastic containers
• Best-by dates between November 7 to November 12, 2023
• Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
• See recall notice for more details”

[Ausmumof3]

What is it specifically about cantaloupe (rockmelon here) that makes it so prone to food poisoning? Is it because it’s soft fruit grown in the ground? There seem to be quite frequent recalls for stuff like this.

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cantaloupes-november-2023

"Current Update

November 27, 2023

On November 24, Pacific Trellis initiated a recall of whole fresh cantaloupes distributed between October 18 - 26 in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, and sold in various retail supermarkets.

On November 22, 2023, Crown Jewels Produce issued a recall of whole fresh cantaloupes, Sofia Produce expanded their recall of fresh whole cantaloupe, and CF Dallas initiated a recall of fresh cut fruit products made from whole cantaloupe subject to the Sofia Produce recall."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pacific-trellis-fruit-recalls-malichita-brand-cantaloupes-due-possible-health-risk#recall-announcement

"The products were distributed between October 18th - 26th in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, and sold in various retail supermarkets. The whole cantaloupe is packed in corrugated cartons, the price look-up sticker is labeled “Malichita”.

Brand      Item Description     PLU    Lot Code Malichita Whole Cantaloupe 4050  21651 Malichita Whole Cantaloupe 4050  21699 Malichita Whole Cantaloupe 4050  21775 Malichita Whole Cantaloupe 4050  21787 Malichita Whole Cantaloupe 4050  21870 "
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/crown-jewels-produce-recalls-malichita-z-farms-label-whole-cantaloupes-because-possible-health-risk "Jewel Marketing and Agribusiness LLC. (dba Crown Jewels Produce) of Fresno, CA is recalling all sizes of 1960 boxes of Malichita / Z Farms Cantaloupes sold between October 31, 2023 and November 9, 2023 Product was distributed to Ohio, and California through retail and wholesale outlets. Product was in boxes with a “wood-like” cardboard cartons with the Label “Malichita / Z Farms. The Price Lookup Sticker on the individual fruit is labeled “Malichita”."

[Arcadia]

On 11/24/2023 at 11:15 PM, Ausmumof3 said:

What is it specifically about cantaloupe (rockmelon here) that makes it so prone to food poisoning? Is it because it’s soft fruit grown in the ground? There seem to be quite frequent recalls for stuff like this.

https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/special-care-foods/rockmelons

"Overseas evidence suggests contaminated water, fertiliser, contact with pests/animals or insufficient cleaning of rockmelons prior to sale could be contributing factors to rockmelons becoming contaminated."

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kwik-trip-inc-recalls-specific-fruit-cups-and-trays-due-potential-salmonella-contamination
“November 27, 2023 – Kwik Trip, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

… This recall includes the following fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023. Products were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and South Dakota.

Product Description	Container Size	UPC	Sell By Date Range
MIXED FRUIT CUP	6OZ	39779 00240	11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
CANTALOUPE CUP	6OZ	39779 00213	11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
FRUIT TRAY	16OZ	39779 00248	11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023

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[Arcadia]

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html (Posted November 30, 2023)

"Fast Facts

    Illnesses: 117   (18 new)
    Hospitalizations: 61   (16 new)
    Deaths: 2   (0 new)
    States: 34   (2 new)

Recalled Food

Malichita and Rudy brand whole cantaloupes

• Might have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy,” with the number “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”
• See Trufresh recall, Crown Jewels recall, and Pacific Trellis recall for more details

Pre-cut fruit products made with recalled whole cantaloupes 

• Kwik Trip cantaloupe cups, mixed fruit cups, and fruit tray with sell-by dates from November 4 through December 3
• Freshness Guaranteed and RaceTrac cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes with best-by dates from November 7 through November 12
• Vinyard cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys sold in Oklahoma stores from October 30 through November 10
• Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe’s cantaloupe chunks, mixed melons, fruit medleys, and fruit trays with best-by dates from October 28 through November 8
• ALDI [PDF – 2 pages] whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks, and pineapple spears with best-by dates from October 27 through October 31
• Bix Produce cantaloupe fruit cups and mixed fruit cups with sell-by dates of October 25 and October 26"

[Jane in NC]

On 11/25/2023 at 2:15 AM, Ausmumof3 said:

What is it specifically about cantaloupe (rockmelon here) that makes it so prone to food poisoning? Is it because it’s soft fruit grown in the ground? There seem to be quite frequent recalls for stuff like this.

I was blaming it on poo but apparently flies on the poo help spread the bacteria.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32762548/

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ghga-llc-coordination-sofia-produce-llc-dba-trufresh-voluntarily-recalls-select-fresh-cut-fruit
“All GHGA fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe associated with the outbreak have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

… The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama and Georgia, Sprouts stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with a “sell by” date and a lot code on the label.

Voluntarily recalled items include the specific products, lot codes, and expiration dates below. No other products are affected.

Products Table - (PDF-194KB)“

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cut-fruit-express-recalls-fresh-cut-fruit-mix-containing-cantaloupe-because-possible-health-risk
“Caribou Coffee Fruit Mix CHPG 6.5oz was distributed from Caribou Stores at the MSP Airport Caribou locations in the MSP Airport, Minnesota. The product comes in a clear plastic package. The USE BY DATE was 11/4/23. The remainder of the recalled "Fresh Cut Fruit Mix containing Cantaloupes" under Cut Fruit Express and food service packaging was distributed through in MN, WI and IL via retail and food service delivery. The USE BY DATES were 11/4/23, 11/5/23 and 11/6/23.

The retail product comes in with Use by Date 11/4/23, 11/5/23, 11/6/23 on the top label and food service product comes with a date label of 11/3/23 on the bag, tray or a label with use by date on the pail.”

 

[Arcadia]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tgd-cuts-llc-recalls-certain-fresh-cut-fruit-cup-clamshell-and-tray-products-due-possible-health
“This recall includes fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products containing cantaloupe listed in the table below with use-by dates of November 2, 2023, through November 24, 2023. Products were distributed to retail and food service locations in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. No other products are affected.

….

TGD Cuts, LLC Contact Information
mediarelations@classproduce.com
(410)-799-5700
Monday thru Friday 6:30am–3:00pm EST

Attention Customer Care
Jennifer Henderson-Adams M-F 6:30am-2:00pm Ext. #4305
Stephanie Lyons M-F 7:30am-3:00pm Ext. #4308

Item	UPC	Use By/Julian Date Start	Use By/Julian Date End
Cantaloupe Chunks 1" 50/2 oz.	840219184845	11/7/2023	11/7/2023
Cantaloupe Chunks 1" 2/5 lb.	840219184449	23300	23314
Cantaloupe Chunks 6/16oz.	840219150345	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Cantaloupe Chunks 50/2 oz.	840219186030	11/2/2023	11/21/2023
Cantaloupe Chunks 4/2.5 lb.	840219185231	23296	23314
Cantaloupe Chunks 20 lb.	840219170190	23296	23317
Cantaloupe Chunks 3/30 oz.	840219150338	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Cantaloupe Chunks 5 lb.	840219134499	23296	23317
Cantaloupe Chunks 2/5 lb.	840219196701	23296	23317
Cantaloupe Chunks 4/6 oz.	840219198569	11/3/2023	11/24/2023
Cantaloupe Chunks 6/9 oz.	840219165196	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Cantaloupe Spears 6/16 oz.	840219163697	11/2/2023	11/24/2023
Cantaloupe Spears 100/2 oz.	840219172088	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Cantaloupe Spears 50/2 oz.	840219179452	11/7/2023	11/21/2023
Cantaloupe Spears 50/4 oz.	840219138756	11/14/2023	11/21/2023
Fruit Tray 3/64 oz.	840219166315	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Fruit Tray w/ Dip 3/36 oz.	840219175454	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Fruit Tray w/ Dip 3/5 lb.	840219195926	23298	23317
Fruit Tray w/ Dip 3/56 oz.	840219171777	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Melon Loupe/Dew Chunks 50/2 oz.	840219178080	11/2/2023	11/21/2023
Melon Tri-Color Chunks 6/9 oz.	840219192703	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit 20 lb.	840219153148	23296	23317
Mixed Fruit 5 lb.	840219116273	23296	23317
Mixed Fruit 2/5 lb.	840219153247	23296	23317
Mixed Fruit Aloha Bowl 3/48 oz.	840219170299	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Burst 6/10 oz.	840219168357	11/2/2023	11/24/2023
Mixed Fruit Chunk 4/32 oz.	840219109947	11/23/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Chunk 4/6 oz.	840219198606	11/3/2023	11/24/2023
Mixed Fruit Chunks 1" 20 lb.	840219178912	23297	23317
Mixed Fruit Chunks 6/16 oz.	840219170480	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Chunks 3/30 oz.	840219165219	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Chunks 6/9 oz.	840219165196	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Cube 1/2" - No Grape 20 lb.	840219191096	23300	23313
Mixed Fruit Luau Bowl 3/56 oz.	840219171753	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Medley 4/16 oz.	840219182445	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Medley 6/6 oz.	840219124292	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Melon Medley Chunk 6/16 oz.	840219109954	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Melon Medley Chunk 4/32 oz.	840219109961	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Mixed Fruit Spears 6/16 oz.	840219171579	11/2/2023	11/24/2023
Mixed Fruit Tray 3/40 oz.	840219175898	11/2/2023	11/23/2023
Tropical Fruit Bowl 4/24 oz.	840219193786	11/2/2023	11/24/2023

Link to "FDA Outbreak Advisory". “

[Arcadia]

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html

"CDC is concerned about this outbreak because the illnesses are severe and people in long-term care facilities and childcare centers have gotten sick. Do not eat pre-cut cantaloupes if you don’t know whether Malichita or Rudy brand cantaloupes were used.

Fast Facts

• Illnesses: 230   (113 new)
• Hospitalizations: 96   (35 new)
• Deaths: 3   (1 new)
• States: 38   (4 new)

Recalled Food

Malichita and Rudy brand whole cantaloupes

• Might have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy,” with the number “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”
• See Trufresh recall, Crown Jewels recall, and Pacific Trellis recall for more details

Pre-cut fruit products made with recalled whole cantaloupes 

• Kwik Trip cantaloupe cups, mixed fruit cups, and fruit tray with sell-by dates from November 4 through December 3
• TGD Cuts cantaloupe chunks, mixed fruits, and fruit trays with use-by dates from November 2 through November 24
• Freshness Guaranteed and RaceTrac cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes with best-by dates from November 7 through November 12
• Vinyard cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys sold in Oklahoma stores from October 30 through November 10
• Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe’s cantaloupe chunks, mixed melons, fruit medleys, and fruit trays with best-by dates from October 28 through November 8
• Cut Fruit Express cantaloupe chunks, melon mixes, and fruit mixes with use-by dates from November 4 through November 6
• ALDI [PDF – 2 pages] whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks, and pineapple spears with best-by dates from October 27 through October 31
• Bix Produce cantaloupe fruit cups and mixed fruit cups with sell-by dates of October 25 and October 26
• All cantaloupe recalls are listed on FDA’s cantaloupe recall website."