Whole cantaloupe and recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

November 17, 2023

Source

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

Official notice title

FreshPoint Dallas recalls Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct

Recall number

F-0617-2024

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

FreshPoint Dallas

Sold / distributed

Institutions, medical facilities and direct food service accounts in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

Why it was recalled

TruFresh in Nogales, AZ issued a voluntary recall of its Malichita, Mexico-sourced whole cantaloupe sold in the United States for 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

Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct