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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Malichita and Rudy Whole Cantaloupes Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: December 1, 2023
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Summary

Sofia Produce, L.L.C. is recalling approximately 30,806 units of Malichita and Rudy brand whole cantaloupes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were sold in various cardboard or plastic count cartons (8, 9, 11, and 15 count) and were distributed to retailers throughout the United States and Canada. This recall was initiated after Salmonella contamination was confirmed during product testing in Canada.

Risk

Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; however, the bacteria can lead to more severe illnesses if it enters the bloodstream.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects whole cantaloupes sold under the Malichita brand in red corrugated paper cartons or black plastic RPCs, and Rudy brand cantaloupes in cardboard containers bearing the Rudy label.
  2. Check your cantaloupes for identification; Rudy brand cantaloupes feature an individual PLU sticker with number 4050, while Malichita cantaloupes were shipped in containers marked with specific order numbers. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Wash and sanitize any refrigerator drawers, cutting boards, or surfaces that may have come in contact with the recalled cantaloupes to prevent cross-contamination.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

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 Whole Cantaloupe
Variants: 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 11 count carton, 15 count carton, Red Corrugated Paper Carton, Black Plastic RPC
Lot Numbers (69):
0128556
0128624
0128630
0128632
0128640
0128643
0128644
0128646
0128648
0128651
0128656
0128669
0128680
0128682
0128683
0128700
0225200
0225201
0225206
0225214
0225219
0225222
0225226
0225227
0225228
0419611
0419629
0419630
0419636
0419671
0419688
0419693
0419696
0419697
0419704
0419710
0419718
0419772
0516255
0516268
0516271
0516279
0516301
0612143
0612144
0612148
0612154
0612156
0612158
0612171

Includes expansion recall lots based on Canadian positive test results.

Product: Rudy Whole Cantaloupe
Variants: 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 11 count carton, 15 count carton, Cardboard container, PLU sticker # 4050
Lot Numbers (70):
G001.200089
G001.200099
G001.200100
G001.200103
G001.200109
G001.200116
G001.200117
G001.200122
G001.200123
G001.200136
G001.200137
G001.200142
G001.200145
G001.200153
G001.200165
G001.200172
G001.200175
G001.200180
G001.200182
G001.200194
G001.200195
G001.200197
G001.200198
G001.200181
G001.200199
G001.200207
G001.200210
G001.200214
G001.200215
G001.200216
G001.200217
G001.200219
G001.200223
G001.200227
G001.200229
G001.200230
G001.200236
G001.200239
G001.200242
G001.200243
G001.200244
G001.200249
G001.200252
G001.100125
G001.100135
G001.200257
G001.200261
G001.200286
G001.200298
G001.200303

Each individual cantaloupe features a PLU sticker # 4050.

Product Images

Image 1: “Picture of PLU sticker Malichita label”

Image 1: “Picture of PLU sticker Malichita label”

Image 2: “PLU Malichita label”

Image 2: “PLU Malichita label”

1. “Malichita Cantaloupes of Mexico”

1. “Malichita Cantaloupes of Mexico”

2. “PLU label, Malichita 4050, Product of Mexico”    (please use only the larger image of the label)

2. “PLU label, Malichita 4050, Product of Mexico” (please use only the larger image of the label)

Box with Rudy brand

Box with Rudy brand

Box with Malichita brand

Box with Malichita brand

Rudy PLU 4050

Rudy PLU 4050

Malichita PLU 4050

Malichita PLU 4050

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93404
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sofia Produce, L.L.C.
Sold By: retailers
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: 2 products (12,706 boxes original recall. 5,649 boxes for the expanded recall. Totaling 18,335 boxes.; 18,100 cases)
Distributed To: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
Agency Last Updated: December 11, 2023

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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) · FDA Press Release (3) · Raw API Response

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