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FDA Food recall · Reported December 13, 2023

Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Cardboard containers bearing the Rudy label. The Rudy brand cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe, PLU sticker # 4050.

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Recall #
F-0569-2024
Affected scope
18,100 cases
Initiated
November 6, 2023
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Sofia Produce, L.L.C. recalled Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 cou… - a critical-severity action.

Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 cou… was recalled by Sofia Produce, L.L.C. in December 13, 2023. Reason: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0569-2024 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Sofia Produce, L.L.C. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
December 13, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0569-2024 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.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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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

Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Cardboard containers bearing the Rudy label. The Rudy brand cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe, PLU sticker # 4050.

Reason for recall

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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-0569-2024
Date reported December 13, 2023
Date initiated November 6, 2023
Recalling firm Sofia Produce, L.L.C.
Firm location Nogales, AZ
Affected scope 18,100 cases
Distribution Customers are located in the United States & Canada. There is no distribution to US Government agencies or departments. Product was distributed to consignees in the following states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louis…

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

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Whole cantaloupe, Brand name Rudy 11 count carton, 8 count carton, 9 count carton, 15 count carton d. Container description; Cardboard containers bearing the Rudy label. The Rudy brand cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe, PLU sticker # 4050.. Recalled by Sofia Produce, L.L.C.. Units affected: 18,100 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 13, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0569-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Customers are located in the United States & Canada. There is no distribution to US Government agencies or departments. Product was distributed to consignees in the following states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C..
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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