Whole Cantaloupe — Class I food recall F-2357-2012
Terminated recall by Chamberlain Farms Inc., reported 2012-09-26, distributed in IA, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH, TN, WI. Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from t
| Recall number | F-2357-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Chamberlain Farms Inc., Owensville, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-08-16 |
| Classified | 2012-09-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-02-14 |
| Distributed | IA, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH, TN, WI |
| Quantity | 222,172 |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
Product
Whole Cantaloupe. Both unlabeled and labeled "MIDWEST BEST" PRODUCE INC. HOMEGROWN CANTALOUPE #4319 PRODUCT OF THE USA
Reason for recall
Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some that cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with
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