Check Your Produce: Cantaloupe Recalled Due to Salmonella

Cantaloupe is a healthy and delicious treat to snack on, but you may want to check your produce before taking another bite. The Food and Drug Administration just recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because they are possibly contaminated with salmonella.

The announcement was made on September 6 by Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, AZ, following a routine sample testing conducted by state health officials in Michigan. The test revealed the presence of salmonella in the company's Kandy brand whole cantaloupes, which were sold at various retail locations and distributed between August 13-17 in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.

Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, may lead to fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Symptoms may present 12 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated product.

The recalled cantaloupes will have a Kandy label and the item description of "Whole Cantaloupe," 4050 UPC Number Code, and 846468 lot code. While there have been no reported illnesses, anyone who has eaten the product and developed salmonella infection symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for medical attention.

The FDA advises customers who have purchased a recalled Kandy whole cantaloupe not to consume the product and dispose of any they have purchased. If you have any questions or want further information, contact Eagle Produce LLC at 1-800-627-8674.