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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Malichita and Z Farms Cantaloupes Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 8, 2023
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Summary

Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC is recalling approximately 1,960 boxes of Malichita and Z Farms brand cantaloupes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects 35 to 40 lb. cartons of cantaloupes sold by piece count. While no illnesses have been reported to date, consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Malichita and Z Farms brand cantaloupes sold in 35 to 40 lb. cartons by piece count.
  2. Check the product labels for PLU code 4050 and lot numbers 23FRZ0335 or 23FRZ0337.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Malichita/Z Farms Cantaloupes (35 to 40 lb. cartons)
Item Code:
PLU 4050
Lot Numbers:
23FRZ0335
23FRZ0337

Sold by piece count.

Product Images

Cantaloupes in boxes

Cantaloupes in boxes

Label with Product of Mexico

Label with Product of Mexico

Whole cantaloupe with sticker

Whole cantaloupe with sticker

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93485
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Crown Jewels Produce Company, LLC
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: 1960 boxes
Distributed To: California, Ohio
Agency Last Updated: December 16, 2023

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