Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-2031-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Burch Farms |
| Report date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 28, 2012 |
| Quantity | 580 cases (9 whole cantaloupes per case). Additional188,902 cantaloupes. |
| Location | Faison, NC, United States |
Official 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).
Why the product was recalled
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution information
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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