Cantaloupe recall hits Michigan, other states amid salmonella concerns: What to know

All sizes of cantaloupes distributed by an Arizona company in more than 10 states, including Michigan, and Canada, are being recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.

Sofia Produce LLC, based in Nogales, Arizona, which also does business as TruFresh, is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall notice.

The cantaloupes were sold between Oct. 16-23 with specific sales order numbers and “Malichita” on the container. Cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers have the number “4050” on the PLU sticker along with “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique.”

Salmonella can cause severe infections in those with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5, and adults older than 65. Symptoms for healthy people include diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, and abdominal cramps.

If you have severe salmonella symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the cantaloupes, to date, the FDA notice said.

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The cantaloupes were distributed to Michigan as well as Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, and Canada, according to the recall notice. Consumers would have bought cantaloupes at retail markets, which also may be in other states not listed in the recall.

If you have the recalled product, do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase. If you don't know if you have a recalled product, contact your retailer.

For buyers, specific order numbers of the recalled cantaloupes are listed at fda.gov. Trufresh is also contacting individual buyers.For additional information, consumers who have purchased the recalled cantaloupes can the company 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Eastern Standard Time at 520-394-7370.

The CDC estimates that salmonella bacteria cause more than 1 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the U.S. annually, and most illnesses come from food.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: FDA cantaloupe recall 2023: Salmonella concerns, watch for 'Malichita'