Ayco Farms recalls Fresh Cantaloupe: salmonella risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Ayco Farms
- Location
- Pompano Beach, FL
- Reported by FDA
- April 15, 2026
- Recall started
- March 24, 2026
- 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.
- Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons; 6-12 melons per box; individual carton count per label. Keep refrigerated; store between 36 40¿F.
Quantity: 8,302 cartons
Codes: Lot Numbers: GC26257, GC26270, GC26288, GC26289, GC26290, GC26294, GC26299, GC26301, GC26307, GC26308, GC26311, GC26312, GC26313, GC26318, GC26325, GC26326, GC26328, SCX2601, SCX2606, SCX2611, SCX2614, SCX2622, SCX2625, SCX2629, SCX2633, SGC2601, SGC2602, SGC2607
Where it was distributed
Distributed to PA, FL, CA, NY. No foreign distribution and none to government agencies.
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?
Ayco Farms recalled 1 product, including Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons; 6-12 melons….
Why was it recalled?
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?
Distributed to PA, FL, CA, NY. No foreign distribution and none to government agencies.
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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