Watermelon — Class II food recall F-2358-2012
Terminated recall by Tunnel Farms, reported 2012-09-26, distributed in NC. Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.
| Recall number | F-2358-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Tunnel Farms, Swanquarter, NC, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-08-09 |
| Classified | 2012-09-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-02-05 |
| Distributed | NC |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination, unapproved product |
Product
Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.
Reason for recall
Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.
Machine access
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