CriticalClass ITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported October 17, 2012

CANTALOUPE: UPPER LAKES Foods 142901 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 2/3# UPPER LAKES Foods 142800 CANTALOUPE HALVED/PEELED 2/5# & 5# USF 4259982 CANTALOUPE DICED 1/2" X 1/2" 2/5# CCP USF 4384418 CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 25# USF 8138646 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 4/5# USF 5985015 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 5# USF 0900001 CANTALOUPE PLD & HALVED 10# Manufactured by Cut Fruit Express, Mpls MN 55076. The following products Distributed by H Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112: H.Brooks 37575 CANTALOUPE CHUNK Ne

Cut Fruit Express, Inc processed cantaloupe that was later recalled by the supplier DFI Marketing due to a positive Salmonella sample.

Recall #: F-0030-2013
Affected scope: N/A
Initiated: September 13, 2012

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Cut Fruit Express, Inc. recalled CANTALOUPE: UPPER LAKES Foods 142901 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 2/3# UPPER LAKES Foods 142… - a critical-severity action.

CANTALOUPE: UPPER LAKES Foods 142901 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 2/3# UPPER LAKES Foods 142… was recalled by Cut Fruit Express, Inc. in October 17, 2012. Reason: Cut Fruit Express, Inc processed cantaloupe that was later recalled by the supplier DFI Marketing due to a p…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0030-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Cut Fruit Express, Inc processed cantaloupe that was later recalled by the supplier DFI Marketing due to a p….

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: October 17, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0030-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

CANTALOUPE: UPPER LAKES Foods 142901 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 2/3# UPPER LAKES Foods 142800 CANTALOUPE HALVED/PEELED 2/5# & 5# USF 4259982 CANTALOUPE DICED 1/2" X 1/2" 2/5# CCP USF 4384418 CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 25# USF 8138646 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 4/5# USF 5985015 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 5# USF 0900001 CANTALOUPE PLD & HALVED 10# Manufactured by Cut Fruit Express, Mpls MN 55076. The following products Distributed by H Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112: H.Brooks 37575 CANTALOUPE CHUNK Net WT 16 oz (454g) 4 per case 57 UPC# 03823237575 7. H.Brooks 33326 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 5# Net Wt 80 oz (2268g) 1 per case 02 UPC# 0383233326 9. Festival Foods-Best Of The Season H.Brooks 33326 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 5# Net Wt 80 oz (2268g) 1 per case 02 UPC# 0383233326 9. H.Brooks 31931 CANTALOUPE FRUIT CUP 6/5.5 Net Wt 5.5oz(16g) 6 per case 164 UPC# 03823231931 7. Festival Foods-Best of the Season 31931 H.Brooks 31931 CANTALOUPE FRUIT CUP 6/5.5 Net Wt 5.5oz(16g) 6 per case 164 UPC# 03823231931 7. H.Brooks 37567 CANTALOUPE CHUNK 4/12OZ Net Wt 12oz(340g) 4 per case 46 UPC# 0 3823237567 2. H.Brooks 26868 CANTALOUPE SLICES Net Wt 10 oz (284g) 3 per case 214 UPC# 0 3823226868 4. Reinhart Marshall 32774 CANTALOUPE DICE 40/1/2Cup Net Wt 3 oz (85g) 40 per case 360 CCP. Holiday Pantry 31561 Cantaloupe Chunks Net Wt 5.5oz (156g) 24 per case 309 UPC# 0 3823231561 6. Kitchens Cravings Cantaloupe Kwik Trip 31561 CANTALOUPE Chunks 5.5oz 24 per case UPC# 03977955259 5.

Reason for recall

Cut Fruit Express, Inc processed cantaloupe that was later recalled by the supplier DFI Marketing due to a positive Salmonella sample.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0030-2013
Date reported	October 17, 2012
Date initiated	September 13, 2012
Recalling firm	Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Firm location	Inver Grove Heights, MN
Affected scope	N/A
Distribution	MI, MN, WI

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Cut Fruit Express, Inc processed cantaloupe that was later recalled by the supplier DFI Marketing due to a positive Salmonella sample.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 17, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0030-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: MI, MN, WI.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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