Sofia Produce, which operates under the name Trufresh , is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes sold to several U.S. states during one week in October after concerns of potential salmonella contamination surfaced.
The Arizona-based company has distributed cantaloupes directly to 10 states and Canada through various retailers, with the possibility that the fruits may have reached stores in additional states, as reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
These cantaloupes, sold between October 16 and October 23, were packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” label. Additionally, the fruits feature stickers with individual price look-up (PLU) codes. The top half of the sticker is white, displaying “Malichita” in black, while the bottom half is black, with the number 4050 in white. This number is also located next to the words “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique.”
The FDA said salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The agency added that healthy people who get infected often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare instances, salmonella infections can lead to more severe illnesses, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. the name Trufresh
Anyone who purchased a recalled cantaloupe is urged to throw it out or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, the FDA said. People who believe they have become sick from eating a recalled product should contact their healthcare provider.
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled cantaloupes are advised to contact the retailer.