Dole recalls cantaloupes
Dole recalls cantaloupes
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Dole Fresh Fruit Co. announced Feb. 16 the recall of cantaloupes in the eastern United States and the Canadian province of Quebec due to potential health concerns.
Some cantaloupes packed on Jan. 25, 26 and 27 by an independent, third- party grower in Costa Rica have tested positive for Salmonella. Although no illnesses have been reported, Dole voluntarily has decided to recall all cantaloupes imported from Costa Rica and packed by that grower.
People infected with Salmonella may experience a variety of symptoms and illnesses. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses and potentially can be fatal.
Approximately 6,104 cartons of cantaloupes were distributed to wholesalers in regions of the eastern United States and Quebec between Feb. 5 and Feb. 8. The cantaloupes have a light green color skin on the exterior, with orange flesh. The cantaloupes were distributed for sale in bulk in cardboard cartons, with nine, 12 or 15 cantaloupes to a carton. The recalled cartons are dark brown with "Dole Cantaloupes" in red lettering. They have a 13-digit number on a white tag pasted to the carton; the tenth digit is a 2.
The recall is a result of a random test by the company. Consumers who have uneaten cantaloupe purchased in the eastern United States or Quebec, on or after Feb. 5, may contact their retail store to see if the product is the recalled brand.
Some cantaloupes packed on Jan. 25, 26 and 27 by an independent, third- party grower in Costa Rica have tested positive for Salmonella. Although no illnesses have been reported, Dole voluntarily has decided to recall all cantaloupes imported from Costa Rica and packed by that grower.
People infected with Salmonella may experience a variety of symptoms and illnesses. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses and potentially can be fatal.
Approximately 6,104 cartons of cantaloupes were distributed to wholesalers in regions of the eastern United States and Quebec between Feb. 5 and Feb. 8. The cantaloupes have a light green color skin on the exterior, with orange flesh. The cantaloupes were distributed for sale in bulk in cardboard cartons, with nine, 12 or 15 cantaloupes to a carton. The recalled cartons are dark brown with "Dole Cantaloupes" in red lettering. They have a 13-digit number on a white tag pasted to the carton; the tenth digit is a 2.
The recall is a result of a random test by the company. Consumers who have uneaten cantaloupe purchased in the eastern United States or Quebec, on or after Feb. 5, may contact their retail store to see if the product is the recalled brand.
