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Fresh Cantaloupe Recalled - Salmonella

Post Date:12/11/2023 4:50 PM

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Fresh Cantaloupe Recalled

Sofia Produce, LLC of Nogales Arizona doing business as "Trufresh" is recalling selected lots of fresh cantaloupe due to possible Salmonella. The products were distributed to several states between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023. We have not identified distribution in Washington at this time, but would like partners to be aware of the recall.

The following products are subject to recall:

 

CantaloupeRecall

Product Description:
Whole, fresh cantaloupe packaged in cardboard containers with "Malichita" label. The “Malichita” PLU label is on each cantaloupe.

Sales Order Numbers:
Only selected products are recalled. Please see Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh Expands Recall to Include Additional Order Numbers of Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella | FDAfor the updated list of order numbers affected by the recall.

 

 


Product Distribution
Cantaloupe were distributed directly to Arizona, California. Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida and Canada.The company indicated it did not distribute directly to Washington, but we do not know if the recalled product was otherwise available in our state through retailers. We will provide more distribution details as available.

Additional Information
The problem was discovered after testing in Canada identified Salmonella. Illnesses have been associated with the product.For additional information, see the company announcement on the FDA website at:Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh Expands Recall to Include Additional Order Numbers of Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella | FDA

Additional information on the Canadian investigation:Malichita brand Cantaloupes recalled due to Salmonella - Canada.ca

Consumer Guidance
Consumers are encouraged to check if they have purchased recalled cantaloupe. Recalled products should not be consumed.

Local Health Jurisdictions in Washington are not being asked to participate in any formal recall verification activities at this time, but appropriate staff should be aware of the food recall. This recall may expand to include more products or distribution details.

You are receiving this message because you expressed interest in receiving notification regarding food recalls affecting Washington state. This recall will be posted on our website shortly. To see other recent food recalls affecting Washington state, visit www.doh.wa.gov/foodrecalls.


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