Cantaloupes Recalled in 5 States Due to Salmonella Contamination

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, cantaloupes sold in grocery stores in five states are being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

The Food and Drug Administration reports that Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, Arizona, is initiating a recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because they may potentially be contaminated with salmonella. The report states, “Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.”

The whole cantaloupes are under the KANDY brand name. The UPC is 4050, and the lot code is 846468.

According to the FDA, the products were distributed between Aug. 13 and 17 in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia and sold at various retail supermarkets. The cantaloupes can be recognized by a red and white sticker with “KANDY” at the top. The recall follows routine sample testing by the State of Michigan and does not impact any other products or lot codes.

“Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and should dispose of them,” the FDA suggests. For consumers with questions, they can contact Eagle Produce LLC at 1-800-627-8674 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. If you have any health concerns related to consuming this product, please consult a healthcare provider.

There have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items to date.

In January 2024, a total of 407 people were reported to be infected with one of the outbreak strains of salmonella from 44 states due to salmonella found in cantaloupes. Illnesses started between Oct. 15, 2023, and December 25, 2023, reported the Centers for Disease Control.

Of 362 people with information available, 158 (44%) were hospitalized. Six deaths were reported, including four from Minnesota, one from Indiana, and one from Oregon.