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Vinyard Cantaloupe Chunks and Cubes and Fruit Mixes and Medleys Containing recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination

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Potential Salmonella Contamination

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The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: For Immediate Release – November 14, 2023 - Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary recall of all fresh-cut cantaloupe products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometime fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
November 14, 2023
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Vinyard
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Oklahoma
Reports of harm
There have been no reported illnesses associated with subject cantaloupes, to date.

Products covered by this recall

Cantaloupe Chunks and Cubes and Fruit Mixes and Medleys Containing Cantaloupe

What the company announced

For Immediate Release – November 14, 2023 - Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary recall of all fresh-cut cantaloupe products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometime fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare instances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Due to the 11/8/2023 recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by Sophia Foods, LLC (DBA Trufresh) of Nogales, AZ, in response to a notification by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of a potential contamination with Salmonella , Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by Sophia Foods LLC were used as a raw material in Vinyard cantaloupe products listed below.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with subject cantaloupes, to date.

This recall includes the following fresh-cut products containing cantaloupe purchased from Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company from October 30, 2023 to November 10, 2023 and distributed in the state of Oklahoma through retail and wholesale outlets:

  • Product Code: 2972-3 · Description: Fruit Medley Cup 6 oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/14/2023 11/19/2023
  • Product Code: 3300-3 · Description: Cantaloupe Cube (2/5 lb Tray) · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: VFVC 306, VFVC 307, VFVC 310, VFVC 311, VFVC 312, VFVC 313
  • Product Code: 3338-3 · Description: Fruit Mix Kit (4/5 lb Tray) · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: VFVC 306, VFVC 307, VFVC 312
  • Product Code: 2963-3 · Description: 3 Melon 6 oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/14/2023 11/18/2023 11/19/2023
  • Product Code: 3330-3 · Description: Fruit Mix (2/5 lb Tray) · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: VFVC 306, VFVC 310
  • Product Code: 3301-3 · Description: Cantaloupe Cube (5 lb Tray) · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: VFVC 307,VFVC 312
  • Product Code: 3304-3 · Description: Cantaloupe Cubed 12 oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/19/2023 11/20/2023
  • Product Code: 0526-3 · Description: Melon Variety Pack · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: VFVC 307,VFVC 311, VFVC 313
  • Product Code: 2964-3 · Description: 3 Melon Medley 6 oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/15/2023
  • Product Code: 2973-3 · Description: Fruit Medley 6 oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/15/2023 11/17/2023
  • Product Code: 2976-3 · Description: Cantaloupe Chunks 6 oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/15/2023
  • Product Code: 3329-3 · Description: Fruit Mix 12 Oz Cup · Best By Date(s)/VFVC Code: 11/19/2023

Vinyard has contacted all retailers and wholesalers who purchased these products and notified them to remove recalled products from their inventory immediately and dispose of products or arrange for their pick-up by a Vinyard representative.

Consumers who believe that they are in possession of any of the products affected by this recall should take the following actions:

Check to see if you have recalled products.

Do not consume, serve, sell or distribute recalled products.

Dispose of the recalled product or return to the location where they were purchased.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.

Consumers may obtain additional information by calling Jennifer Vogler at 1-405-639-2451, Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM CST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 15 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 2972-3
  • 3300-3
  • 3338-3
  • 2963-3
  • 3330-3
  • 3301-3
  • 3304-3
  • 0526-3
  • 2964-3
  • 2973-3
  • 2976-3
  • 3329-3

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 6 oz
  • 5 lb
  • 12 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Vinyard — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Vinyard has contacted all retailers and wholesalers who purchased these products and notified them to remove recalled products from their inventory immediately and dispose of products or arrange for their pick-up by a Vinyard representative.

Company contact: Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company — Consumers: Jennifer Vogler, 1-405-639-2451

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Vinyard fresh produce recalled?

Potential Salmonella Contamination For Immediate Release – November 14, 2023 - Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary recall of all fresh-cut cantaloupe products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometime fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 2972-3, 3300-3, 3338-3. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Vinyard has contacted all retailers and wholesalers who purchased these products and notified them to remove recalled products from their inventory immediately and dispose of products or arrange for their pick-up by a Vinyard representative.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Oklahoma.

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