Kandy cantaloupe recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, AZ is recalling 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because of potential Salmonella contamination. 

The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the State of Michigan which revealed the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupe sold at retail.

The products were distributed between Aug. 13th – 17th in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia and sold in various retail supermarkets.

About Salmonella infections

Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. However, anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. According to the CDC, infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.

Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people become infected without showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infection to others.

The cantaloupe subject to the recall include:

The cantaloupes are identified with a red and white sticker with KANDY across the top and UPC number code, 4050 No other products or lot code dates are affected by this recall.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items to date.

Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and should dispose of them.

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