Salmonella outbreak: 2 dead, more hospitalized in 32 states; What to know about cantaloupe recall

Salmonella outbreak: 2 dead, more hospitalized in 32 states; What to know about cantaloupe recall

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting at least 99 people in 32 states have been infected in a salmonella poisoning through certain cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products that was initially announced on Nov. 17.

The two deaths have been reported in Minnesota.

Several brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit are included in the recall:

Whole cantaloupes

  • Might have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy,” with the number “4050″, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”
  • See Trufresh recall and Crown Jewels recall for more details

Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes

  • Includes cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys
  • Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10, 2023
  • Most have a yellow label with “Vinyard,” and some have a red label with “Fresh”
  • See recall notice for product photos and more details

ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products

  • Includes whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging
  • Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31, 2023
  • Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
  • See recall notice for more details

Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes

  • Includes cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes
  • Packed in clear square or round plastic containers
  • Best-by dates between November 7 to November 12, 2023
  • Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia

Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
  • Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down

While there have been no reports of illness in Alabama, there are cases in Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia. Check the map listing for more details.