Meijer Stores Recalling Cantaloupe Over Salmonella Concerns

Meijer stores across Illinois and Wisconsin are voluntarily recalling cantaloupe as part of an investigation into possible Salmonella contamination.

The recall includes whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls. They came in various weights ranging from 6 to 40 ounces and were sold between Sept. 26 and Oct. 5., according to mystateline.com.

As of now, there have been no reports of any illnesses. However, salmonella can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections, especially in children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Sometimes, the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled whole cantaloupe would have a sticker label stating Kandy Brand from Eagle Produce, LLC. If there is no sticker label to identify it, then it should be considered part of the recall. In addition, Meijer may have used cantaloupe ingredients that originated from Eagle Produce, LLC in the store made products.

Here's the list of the recalled products:

• 9450 – Gas Station Mixed Melon Chunk Cup
• 9505 – Gas Station Mixed Fruit Cup
• 9644 – Gas Station Cantaloupe 6 oz
• 21921000000 – Fruit Frenzy Bowl 40 oz
• 21921400000 – Fruit Tray
• 21924800000 – Fruit Tray with Dip
• 21932300000 – Cantaloupe Chunks Large PLU 4960
• 21933400000 – Mixed Melon Chunks Large Bowl
• 21933700000 – Mixed Melon Chunks Small Bowl
• 21960100000 – Fruit Frenzy 16 oz Bowl PLU
• 21971100000 – Strawberry/Pineapple Cup 6 oz
• 21971200000 – Mixed Fruit Cup 6 oz
• 21971700000 – Berry Explosion Cup 6 oz
• 21971800000 – Mixed Melon Chunk Cup 6 oz
• 21984400000 – Mixed Melon Cup
• 22012400000 – Mixed Fruit Cup
• 22019600000 – Cantaloupe Chunks Small Bowl
• 22020000000 – Fruit Frenzy 32 oz Bowl PLU 1
• 22021900000 – Cantaloupe and Honeydew Slices
• 22022000000 – Mixed Melon Slices
• 22045000000 – Fruit Palooza
• 22045200000 – Melons & Berries
• 22045300000 – Triple Treat & Melon
• 22061600000 – Cantaloupe Chunks Large Kosher
• 22061700000 – Cantaloupe Chunks Large Kosher
• 28873400000 – Fruit Salad

If you have any of the recalled cantaloupe, throw it away or take it back to Meijer for a refund. Call Meijer at 800-543-3704 if you have any further questions.