Cantaloupe Recalled in 19 States Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Today, Sept. 28, 2023, the FDA announced that Eagle Produce LLC issued a voluntary recall on cantaloupe due to potential salmonella contamination. A total of 6,456 cases have been affected by the recall.

The whole cantaloupes were distributed in 19 states: 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. They were distributed Sept. 5-16 and sold in various supermarkets.

The recalled product can be identified by the brand Kandy and UPC code 4050. In addition to that information, check for the following lot codes to see if your cantaloupe is affected:

• Lot code 797901
• Lot code 979900
• Lot code 804918

No other products or lot codes are included in the recall. The potential contamination was discovered when the FDA conducted a test at one of Eagle Produce’s distribution centers. As of now, there have been no illnesses reported in relation to the recall. 

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is an organism that can cause infection, particularly in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Reactions for these people may be serious or even deadly. For a healthy person, it can cause fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. 

If you purchased this product, do not consume it. You can contact Eagle Produce at 1-800-627-8674 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PST) for more information.