FDA Warning Prompts
Cantaloupes Recall From
Dole
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 of
cantaloupes 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 Cantaloupe 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. |
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