FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number F-1854-2013
Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.
Published September 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2013
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling Athena cantaloupes distributed to small independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, after routine testing by FDA found product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly or others with weak immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms, such as
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Telephone
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Heeren Bros Inc
- Distributor
- small independent retail stores in Michigan
- Lot
- Lot 09000101, 07/22/13 on cardboard bin (box)
- Risk classification
- Class I
- Area (FDA)
- food
- Country
- United States
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