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FDA Food Critical Class I Terminated

Whole Fresh Cantaloupe, PLU# 4319, Burch Farms, Faison, NC 28341. On 8/2/2012 the recall was expanded to include cantaloupes labeled, Cottle Strawberry, Inc., #4319, Faison, NC. (Cottle Farms is not involved in this recall).

Reported: September 5, 2012 Initiated: July 28, 2012 #F-2031-2012

Product Description

Whole Fresh Cantaloupe, PLU# 4319, Burch Farms, Faison, NC 28341. On 8/2/2012 the recall was expanded to include cantaloupes labeled, Cottle Strawberry, Inc., #4319, Faison, NC. (Cottle Farms is not involved in this recall).

Reason for Recall

Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Burch Farms
Units Affected
580 cases (9 whole cantaloupes per case). Additional188,902 cantaloupes.
Distribution
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
Location
Faison, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Whole Fresh Cantaloupe, PLU# 4319, Burch Farms, Faison, NC 28341. On 8/2/2012 the recall was expanded to include cantaloupes labeled, Cottle Strawberry, Inc., #4319, Faison, NC. (Cottle Farms is not involved in this recall).. Recalled by Burch Farms. Units affected: 580 cases (9 whole cantaloupes per case). Additional188,902 cantaloupes..
Why was this product recalled?
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 5, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2031-2012.