Fresh Cantaloupe recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

March 24, 2026

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

AYCO FARMS INC recalls Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cart…

Recall number

H-0668-2026

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

AYCO FARMS INC

Sold / distributed

Distributed to PA, FL, CA, NY. No foreign distribution and none to government agencies.

Why it was recalled

Potential Salmonella Contamination

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons; 6-12 melons per box; individual carton count per label. Keep refrigerated; store between 36 40¿F.