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Sofia Produce recalls Whole cantaloupe and 1 more: salmonella risk

December 13, 2023 · Sofia Produce Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallThe affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Sofia Produce
Location
Nogales, AZ
Reported by FDA
December 13, 2023
Recall started
November 6, 2023
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Cardboard containers bearing the Rudy label. The Rudy brand cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe, PLU sticker # 4050.
    Quantity: 18,100 cases
    Codes: Order Numbers: 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…
  • Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Malichita 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Red Corrugated Paper Carton or Black Plastic RPC.
    Quantity: 12,706 boxes original recall. 5,649 boxes for the expanded recall. Totaling 18,335 boxes.
    Codes: Our information corresponding to Lot Codes is our Order Number. Order Numbers: 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, 0612190, 0612191, 0612197, 0612198, 0612209, 0612225 Above Order…

Where it was distributed

Customers are located in the United States & Canada. There is no distribution to US Government agencies or departments. Product was distributed to consignees in the following states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Sofia Produce recalled 2 products, including Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Cardboard….

Why was it recalled?

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Customers are located in the United States & Canada. There is no distribution to US Government agencies or departments. Product was distributed to consignees in the following states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina…

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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