Caito Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Cut Melon Products Because of Possible Health Risk
June 9, 2018
Contact
Consumers
1 844-467-7278
Media
Meredith Gremel
1 616-878-2830
Announcement
Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fresh-cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis, because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Use or consumption of products contaminated with Salmonella may result in serious illness. It can also produce serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, 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.
Reports of illnesses linked to these products are under investigation, and Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling the products out of an abundance of caution. The company has been advised by the CDC that it has linked 58 illnesses to the strain of Salmonella under investigation. Caito Foods has ceased producing and distributing these products as the company and FDA continue their investigation.
The products were packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers and distributed in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio.
Because it is possible that products shipped between April 17 and June 7, 2018 could still be on store shelves, this recall extends to both retailers and consumers.
The potential that these products are contaminated with Salmonella was discovered through analyzing reports made by state departments of public health. Caito Foods has ceased producing and distributing these products as the company and FDA continue their investigation.
Consumers seeking information may call 844-467-7278 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
Retailers and wholesale customers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Please contact 844-467-7278 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT to arrange for disposal or return of the product.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The products listed below are included in this recall:
| Customer | Product Description | Pack Weigh | UPC | Label Description/Brand | Best By/Use By Date Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caito Foods Distribution | CANTALOUPE SPEARS 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 81851301294 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | HONEYDEW SPEARS 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 81851301300 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | MELON MIX 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 81851301331 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT MIX 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 81851301348 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | HONEYDEW CHUNKS 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 81851301362 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 81851301379 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | WATERMELON CHUNKS 6/9.5Z | 9.5 oz. | 81851301386 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT MIX 6/5Z | 5 oz. | 81851301393 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT BURST 4/20Z | 20 oz. | 81851301409 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT MIX 3/48Z | 48 oz. | 81851301416 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | MELON MIX 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 81851301430 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT MIX 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 81851301447 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT SNACK TRAY 3/32Z | 32 oz. | 81851301454 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT PARTY PLATTER 3/64Z | 64 oz. | 81851301461 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | MELON MIX SPEARS 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 81851301478 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT BOWL 6/64Z | 64 oz. | 81851301485 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | WATERMELON SPEAR 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 81851301591 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | WATERMELON SPEAR 4/28Z | 28 oz. | 81851301607 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 1/80Z | 80 oz. | 81851301614 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | HONEYDEW CHUNKS 1/80Z | 80 oz. | 81851301621 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT MIX 1/5LB | 80 oz. | 81851302079 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | WATERMELON CHUNKS 1/5LB | 80 oz. | 81851302147 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | FRUIT BURST 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 81851302215 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | WATERMELON TRAY 1/5LB | 80 oz. | 81851302239 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Caito Foods Distribution | WATERMELON CHUNK 4/18Z | 18 oz. | 826766260317 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Costco | FRUIT BOWL 8/48Z | 48 oz. | 826766241125 | Garden Highway Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Gordon Food Service | WATERMELON CHUNKS 4/5Z | 5 oz. | 826766009800 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Gordon Food Service | CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 4/5Z | 5 oz. | 826766009817 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Gordon Food Service | MELON MIX 4/5Z | 5 oz. | 826766009886 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Gordon Food Service | FRUIT MIX 6/4.5Z | 4.5 oz. | 826766257676 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Gordon Food Service | WATERMELON CHUNK 4/10Z | 10 oz. | 826766260041 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | WATERMELON QUARTER 6/36Z | 36 oz. | 826766139903 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | CANTALOUPE HALF 6/24Z | 24 oz. | 826766139927 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | WATERMELON SLICE 1/55Z | 55 oz. | 826766139941 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | WATERMELON CHUNK 1/5LB | 80 oz. | 826766896011 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | HONEYDEW CHUNKS 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022558632 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | MELON SPEAR TRIO 1/16Z | 16 oz. | 826766139590 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | MIXED SPEARS 1/16Z | 16 oz. | 826766139606 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | WATERMELON SPEAR 1/16Z | 16 oz. | 826766139620 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | FRUIT TRAY LRG W/DIP 1/63Z | 63 oz. | 826766145393 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | WATERMELON SPEAR 1/4LB | 64 oz. | 826766181704 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | FRU TRAY LG W/WATMLN 1/64.75Z | 64.75 oz. | 826766185498 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | SALAD FIESTA FRUIT 1/18Z | 18 oz. | 826766185641 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Kroger | CANTALOUPE CHUNK 1/5LB | 80 oz. | 826766896578 | Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT MIX 6/5Z | 5 oz. | 884853630610 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 1/80Z | 80 oz. | 884853631266 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | WATERMELON SPEAR 4/28Z | 28 oz. | 884853630672 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | CANTALOUPE SPEARS 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 884853630856 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT BURST 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 884853630887 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | MELON MIX 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 884853630894 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT MIX 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 884853630900 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | HONEYDEW CHUNKS 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 884853630924 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 884853630931 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | WATERMELON CHUNKS 6/9.5Z | 9.5 oz. | 884853630948 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT BURST 4/20Z | 20 oz. | 884853630955 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT MIX 3/48Z | 48 oz. | 884853630962 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | MELON MIX 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 884853630986 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT MIX 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 884853630993 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT TRAY 3/32Z | 32 oz. | 884853631006 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | FRUIT PARTY PLATTER 3/64Z | 64 oz. | 884853631013 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | WATERMELON SPEAR 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 884853631068 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| SpartanNash Distribution | HONEYDEW CHUNKS 1/80Z | 80 oz. | 884853631273 | Open Acres | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Sprouts | WATERMELON CHUNK 6/18Z | 18 oz. | 646670522406 | Sprouts Farmers Market | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Sprouts | MELON MIX CHUNK 6/20Z | 20 oz. | 646670522437 | Sprouts Farmers Market | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Sprouts | WATERMELON CHUNK 6/9.5Z | 9.5 oz. | 646670522444 | Sprouts Farmers Market | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Sprouts | FRUIT BURST 6/10Z | 10 oz. | 646670522482 | Sprouts Farmers Market | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Sprouts | FRUIT PARTY PLATTER 3/64Z | 64 oz. | 646670522499 | Sprouts Farmers Market | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Sprouts | WATERMELON SPEAR 6/16Z | 16 oz. | 826766893850 | Sprouts Farmers Market | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Trader Joes | CANTALOUPE SLICE Trader Joe’s 12/16Z | 16 oz. | 00952668 | Trader Joe’s | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | MELON MIX 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022519114 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | WATERMELON CHUNK 1/5Z | 5 oz. | 49022519138 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | CANTALOUPE SNACK CUP WAG 1/5Z | 5 oz. | 49022519169 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022519183 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | TROPICAL MEDLEY 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022536999 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | MANGO PINE LOPE SPEAR WAG 1/5Z | 5 oz. | 49022537019 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | FRUIT BURST 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022558625 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | WATERMELON SPEAR 1/16Z | 16 oz. | 49022588219 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | CANTALOUPE SPEAR WAG 1/16Z | 16 oz. | 49022588240 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | FRUIT SALAD SEASONAL WAG 1/32Z | 32 oz. | 49022637764 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | FRUIT TRAY 1/22Z | 22 oz. | 49022683129 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | WATERMELON CHUNK 1/9.5Z | 9.5 oz. | 49022804586 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | FRUIT SPEAR ASSORTED 1/16Z | 16 oz. | 49022813823 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | CANTALOUPE CHUNK 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022822436 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | FRUIT MIX 1/10Z | 10 oz. | 49022822443 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walgreens | WATERMELON CHUNK 1/18Z | 18 oz. | 49022923331 | Delish | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | CANTALOUPE SPEAR 4/10Z | 10 oz. | 681131180146 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | CANTALOUPE SPEAR 4/16Z | 16 oz. | 681131180153 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | FRUIT TRAY 2/48Z | 48 oz. | 681131180207 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | FRUIT BOWL 2/40Z | 40 oz. | 681131180238 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | SEASONAL BLEND 4/10Z | 10 oz. | 681131180481 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | SEASONAL BLEND 4/16Z | 16 oz. | 681131180498 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | SEASONAL BLEND 2/32Z | 32 oz. | 681131180504 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | WATERMELON CHUNK 2/42Z | 40 oz. | 681131180658 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | WATERMELON SPEAR 4/16Z | 16 oz. | 681131180665 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | WATERMELON SPEAR 4/10Z | 10 oz. | 681131180672 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | WATERMELON SPEAR 2/32Z | 32 oz. | 681131180689 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | SEASONAL TRIO 2/32Z | 32 oz. | 681131180696 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | WATERMELON QUARTERS 4/44Z | 47 oz. | 681131221719 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | MELON BERRY MIX 4/10Z | 13 oz. | 826766254248 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Walmart | SALAD SEASONAL FRUIT 4/10Z | 13 oz. | 826766254262 | Freshness Guaranteed | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Whole Foods/Amazon | MELON COMBO | 20 oz. | 82676681120 | Whole Foods Market Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Whole Foods/Amazon | FRUIT TRAY SMALL | 36 oz. | 826766811274 | Whole Foods Market Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Whole Foods/Amazon | FRUIT SALAD SEASONAL | 20 oz. | 826766810987 | Whole Foods Market Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Whole Foods/Amazon | CANTALOUPE CHUNKS | 10 oz. | 826766811199 | Whole Foods Market Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Whole Foods/Amazon | WATERMELON CHUNKS | 9.5 oz. | 826766810956 | Whole Foods Market Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
| Whole Foods/Amazon | Watermelon Spears, | 16 oz. | 826766810970 | Whole Foods Market Label | 4/27/18 – 06/16/18 |
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