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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Malichita Whole Cantaloupes Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 13, 2023
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Summary

Pacific Trellis Fruit, LLC is recalling 4,872 cases of Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupe (9 count and 12 count) because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. These products were distributed to Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, California, and Canada. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this specific recall.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupes in 9 count and 12 count sizes, totaling approximately 4,872 cases.
  2. Check the product for any of the following PLU lot codes printed on the item: 4050 21651, 4050 21699, 4050 21775, 4050 21787, or 4050 21870.
  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) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupe
Variants: 9 count, 12 count
Lot Numbers:
4050 21651
4050 21699
4050 21775
4050 21787
4050 21870

Distributed in 4,872 cases.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93487
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC
Sold By: Retailers in Wisconsin; Retailers in Oklahoma; Retailers in Illinois; Retailers in Texas; Retailers in California
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4,872 cases
Distributed To: Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, California

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response

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