(WJW) – Whole cantaloupes sold in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia at various retail supermarkets are being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
According to the recall alert posted to the FDA website on Sept. 6, 2024, Eagle Produce LLC based in Scottsdale, AZ initiated the recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold under the brand name ‘Kandy’ after routine testing by the State of Michigan revealed the presence of salmonella in fruit sold at retail.
So far, the FDA said, no one has reported an illness due to the recalled cantaloupe.
According to the FDA, salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
“Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illness such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis,” stated the recall alert.
Here is what consumers should check for:
- Products distributed between Aug. 13 – 17
- Red and white sticker with KANDY across the top
- UPC Number Code: 4050
- Lot Code: 846468
The FDA provided the picture below for reference:
Officials note that no other products or lot code dates are affected by the recall and said the company is cooperating with the FDA.
Consumers are advised to dispose of the product. Click here for more information.