Key Takeaway

Whole Fresh Cantaloupe, PLU# 4319, Burch Farms, Faison, NC 28341. On 8/2/2012 the recall was expanded to include cantaloupes labeled, Cottle Strawberry, Inc., #4319, Faison, NC. (Cottle Farms is not i by Burch Farms was recalled on July 28, 2012. The hazard: Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA Food Class I Terminated

Whole Fresh Cantaloupe, PLU# 4319, Burch Farms, Faison, NC 28341. On 8/2/2012 the recall was expanded to include cantaloupes labeled, Cottle Strawberry, Inc., #4319, Faison, NC. (Cottle Farms is not i

Recalled: July 28, 2012 ~580 cases (9 whole cantaloupes per case). Additional188,902 cantaloupes. units affected F-2031-2012

Description

Whole Fresh Cantaloupe, PLU# 4319, Burch Farms, Faison, NC 28341. On 8/2/2012 the recall was expanded to include cantaloupes labeled, Cottle Strawberry, Inc., #4319, Faison, NC. (Cottle Farms is not involved in this recall).

Hazard / Reason

Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Food

Distribution

NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.

Related Recalls

FDA Food Class I

Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.

July 28, 2012

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