United StatesFresh whole cantaloupe sold under the Ayco brand—wrapped in food‑safe plastic bags and packed 6–12 melons per corrugated cardboard carton with the individual carton count on the label—were distributed to Pennsylvania, Florida, California and New York (8,302 cartons). They were recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination; the recall has been terminated.
What's being recalled
Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons; 6-12 melons per box; individual carton count per label. Keep refrigerated; store between 36 40¿F.
Recalling firm: Ayco Farms Inc, Pompano Beach, FL, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Numbers: GC26257, GC26270, GC26288, GC26289, GC26290, GC26294, GC26299, GC26301, GC26307, GC26308, GC26311, GC26312, GC26313, GC26318, GC26325, GC26326, GC26328, SCX2601, SCX2606, SCX2611, SCX2614, SCX2622, SCX2625, SCX2629, SCX2633, SGC2601, SGC2602, SGC2607
The hazard
Potential Salmonella Contamination
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Distributed to PA, FL, CA, NY. No foreign distribution and none to government agencies.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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