Cantaloupe recalled in 19 states over salmonella risk, FDA says. Here’s what to know
Cantaloupe sold in more than a dozen states has been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.
Eagle Produce LLC on Thursday, Sept. 28, announced the voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of Kandy brand whole cantaloupe after FDA testing on the fruit found traces of the bacteria, the company said in a news release.
Cantaloupe included in the recall are:
Officials said the affected fruit was sold between Sept. 5 and Sept. 16 at various grocery stores in Washington, D.C., and 19 states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Salmonella bacteria cause an estimated 1.35 million infections in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can appear six hours to six days after infection and include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.
Salmonella infections can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults and people who are immunocompromised, health experts say.
No illnesses linked to the recalled cantaloupe have been reported as of Sept. 27, officials said.
Customers who my have bought the affected fruit are advised to throw it away.
For more information about the recall, call Eagle Produce LLC at 1-800-627-8674, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time.