Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, AZ is recalling 224 cases of whole cantaloupe due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the State of Michigan, which revealed the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupe sold at retail.
The products were distributed in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia between August 13 and 17 and sold in various supermarkets.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. However, anyone can become ill from a Salmonella infection. According to the CDC, infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has eaten a recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infection to others.
The melons affected by the recall include:
| Brand | Item description | UPC number code | Lot code |
| Kandy | Whole melon | 4050 | 846468 |
The melons are identified with a red and white sticker with KANDY at the top and the UPC number code 4050. This recall does not affect any other products or lot code dates.
At the time this recall was issued, no illnesses attributed to the recalled items have been reported to date.
Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and to throw them away.
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