Cantaloupe Was Just Recalled in 10 States Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

If you recently bought cantaloupe from the grocery store, you may want to check its label before consuming. Sofia Produce LLC, which operates under the name Trufresh, recently recalled all sizes of fresh cantaloupe across several states due to possible salmonella contamination, according to a release by the Food and Drug Administration.

The cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following states: Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, and Canada. However, the product may have reached consumers through retail produce markets that may be located in states other than those listed above, the FDA states.

The product was packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the "Malichita" label and sold between October 16 and October 23. The cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed on each fruit. The top half of the sticker is white and has the word "Malichita" written in script in black letters. The bottom of the sticker is black and has the number "4050" printed in white letters with the words "Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique."

While there have been no reported illnesses yet, the FDA urges customers who purchased the recalled product to throw it out or return it to the location where it was purchased. If you are unsure if you have purchased the recalled product, it's advised that you contact your retailer as soon as possible.