A produce company has recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The cantaloupes were distributed between Aug. 13-17 and sold in Virginia, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Texas.
The fruit, produced by Eagle Produce LLC, is 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, according to the FDA.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young people, senior citizens or others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
In rare cases, the organism can get into the blood stream and produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
There have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items to date.
The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the State of Michigan.
Cantaloupe was also the culprit of a large Listeria outbreak in 2011 that killed 15 people. The multistate Listeriosis outbreak was associated with Jensen Farms cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and should dispose of them.
For further information on the Salmonella recall, consumers may contact Eagle Produce at (800) 627-8674.
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