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In November of 2023, the FDA launched an investigation into the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupes. First initiated in mid-November, the recall has expanded in late November. At the time of this post, the CDC has reported 99 cases of Salmonella in 32 states, including 45 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. The FDA is also reporting cases in Canada.
Several cantaloupe suppliers, including Crown Jewels Produce, Sofia Produce, and CF Dallas are all involved in the recall. The FDA reports that the affected supply was sold at retail stores in AZ, CA, MD, NJ, TN, IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, OK, WI, TX, FL, and Canada. However, the FDA cautions that this list may not include all states, since cantaloupes could have reached consumers through further retail distribution. A number of grocers are affected, including Walmart.
Aldi, for its part, has said that the recall includes cantaloupe, cut cantaloupe, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging sold in its stores with best-by dates between October 27 and October 31.
Trader Joe’s has not made any recall announcements.
If you have cantaloupe and wonder if it is affected, you can find the full FDA advisory here. You can find the Aldi recall notice from earlier in the month here. We’ve also included the Aldi press release below.
In Association with Sofia Produce, LLC DBA TruFresh; Anthony Marano Co.; and Market Cuts LLC, ALDI Recalls Select Cantaloupe and Pineapple Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination. This recall is in association with the recall of Sofia Produce, LLC DBA TruFresh for Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella.
Batavia, Ill. (November 14, 2023) – In cooperation with Anthony Marano Co. and Market Cuts LLC, in association with Sofia Produce, LLC, DBA TruFresh, and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc., (“ALDI”) recalls its Cantaloupe, Cantaloupe Chunk, and Pineapple Spear products. The affected products are recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Full product details include:
The affected products were sold at select ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. According to the latest information available, there are no reported illnesses related to the products.
ALDI puts the safety and integrity of the products it sells first. If customers have a product affected by this recall, they are advised to discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.
For any customers impacted by this recall or who would like additional information email info@amarano.com, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MST. ALDI sincerely regrets the inconvenience and concern caused as a result of this recall.
