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FDA Food recall · Reported July 11, 2018

Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BOWL 6/64Z, 64 oz., UPC: 81851301485 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recall #
F-1635-2018
Affected scope
3,160,647.91 lbs. Total
Initiated
June 8, 2018
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Caito Foods Service, Inc. recalled Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight … - a critical-severity action.

Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight … was recalled by Caito Foods Service, Inc. in July 11, 2018. Reason: Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1635-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Caito Foods Service, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
July 11, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1635-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1635-2018) was formally reported on July 11, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 8, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Caito Foods Service, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Indianapolis, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 3,160,647.91 lbs. Total.

The documented reason for this recall is: Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic: AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, WV. Distribution scope 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, 2 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 - 25,126 food recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. 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.

Severity

Critical

Affected scope

3,160,647.91 lbs. Total

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BOWL 6/64Z, 64 oz., UPC: 81851301485 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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-1635-2018
Date reported July 11, 2018
Date initiated June 8, 2018
Recalling firm Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Firm location Indianapolis, IN
Affected scope 3,160,647.91 lbs. Total
Distribution Domestic: AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, WV

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

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-1635-2018) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • 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?
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BOWL 6/64Z, 64 oz., UPC: 81851301485 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods. Recalled by Caito Foods Service, Inc.. Units affected: 3,160,647.91 lbs. Total.
Why was this product recalled?
Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 11, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1635-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Domestic: AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, WV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1635-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported July 11, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.