Whole cantaloupe, brand name Kandy, packed in a corrugated box, 9 count

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1838-2024) was formally reported on October 9, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 5, 2024. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Eagle Produce LLC, dba Martori Farms is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Scottsdale, AZ. Federal records indicate 224 cases units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Possible contamination with Salmonella spp. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Statewide distribution to MI, MO, OH, TX, VA, 4 locations received product via 3rd party truck. No foreign distribution and none to government agencies.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 2 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.