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FreshPoint Dallas recalls Whole cantaloupe: salmonella risk

December 13, 2023 · FreshPoint Dallas 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 recallTruFresh in Nogales, AZ issued a voluntary recall of its Malichita, Mexico-sourced whole cantaloupe sold in the United States for potential Salmonella contamination.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
FreshPoint Dallas
Location
Dallas, TX
Reported by FDA
December 13, 2023
Recall started
November 17, 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 3ct and 6ct
    Quantity: 193 cases of 3CT cantaloupes, 445 cases of 6CT cantaloupes
    Codes: Imperial Fresh 1/6 CT MELONS CANTALOUPE 10-19-23, 10-24-23 and 10-27-23 Imperial Fresh 1/3 CT MELONS CANTALOUPE 10-19-23, 10-24-23 and 10-27-23

Where it was distributed

Institutions, medical facilities and direct food service accounts in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

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?

FreshPoint Dallas recalled 1 product, including Whole cantaloupe 3ct and 6ct.

Why was it recalled?

TruFresh in Nogales, AZ issued a voluntary recall of its Malichita, Mexico-sourced whole cantaloupe sold in the United States for potential 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?

Institutions, medical facilities and direct food service accounts in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

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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Sources

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