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Cantaloupe Recall
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
announced the recall of
cantaloupes in the Eastern U.S.
and Quebec due to potential
health concerns. Some
cantaloupes packed on January
25, 26 and 27, 2007 by an
independent, third-party grower
in Costa Rica have tested
positive for Salmonella.
Although no illnesses have been
reported, Dole voluntarily has
decided to recall all
cantaloupes imported from Costa
Rica and packed by that grower.
Persons infected with Salmonella
may experience a variety of
symptoms and illnesses.
According to the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, healthy
persons infected with Salmonella
often experience fever, diarrhea
(which may be bloody), nausea,
vomiting and abdominal pain. In
rare circumstances, infection
with Salmonella can result in
more severe illnesses and
potentially can be fatal.
Approximately 6,104 cartons of
cantaloupes were distributed to
wholesalers in regions of the
eastern United States and Quebec
between February 5 and February
8, 2007.
The cantaloupes have a light
green color skin on the
exterior, with orange flesh.
The cantaloupes were distributed
for sale in bulk in cardboard
cartons, with 9, 12 or 15
cantaloupes to a carton. The
recalled cartons are dark brown
with "Dole Cantaloupes" in red
lettering. They have a
thirteen-digit number on a white
tag pasted to the carton; the
tenth digit is a 2.
The recall is a result of a
random test by the company.
Consumers who have uneaten
cantaloupe purchased in the
eastern United States or Quebec,
on or after February 5, 2007,
may contact their retail store
to see if the product is the
recalled brand. Consumers with
additional questions should
contact the Dole Consumer Center
at (800) 232-8888.
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