Malichita whole cantaloupe recalled for possible Salmonella contamination
Sofia Produce recalls Malichita brand whole cantaloupes for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall affects approximately 18,335 boxes distributed to multiple U.S. states and Canada.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall was classified as FDA Class I by the regulating agency. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls never go below a severity score of 4. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness.
Plain-English summary
Sofia Produce, L.L.C. is recalling Malichita brand whole cantaloupes packaged in 11-count, 8-count, 9-count, and 15-count cartons in red corrugated paper or black plastic containers. The recall is due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious health hazard.
The recalled products were distributed to customers in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., distribution included California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C. Approximately 18,335 boxes were affected across the original and expanded recall.
Consumers who purchased Malichita whole cantaloupes should not consume them and should return the product to the retailer or discard it. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact their local health department or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Malichita 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Red Corrugated Paper Carton or Black Plastic RPC.
- Manufacturer
- Sofia Produce, L.L.C.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- salmonella
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- 0128624
- 0128630
- 0128632
- 0128640
- 0128643
- 0128644
- 0128646
- 0128648
- 0128651
- 0128656
- 0128669
- 0128680
- 0128682
- 0128683
- 0128700
- 0225200
- 0225201
- 0225206
- 0225214
- 0225219
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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