HIGH RISK Terminated F-2357-2012

Whole Cantaloupe. Both unlabeled and labeled "MIDWEST BEST" PRODUCE INC. HOMEGROWN CANTALOUPE #4319 PRODUCT OF THE USA

Recalled by Chamberlain Farms Inc.

Classification

Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Reason for Recall

Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some that cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with

Product Details

Product Quantity

222,172

Product Type

Food

Code Info

none or #4319

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa with further shipment including Tennessee, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Counties involved include Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Dubois County, Indiana, and Wabash County,Illinois.

Company Location

Owensville, IN, 47665

Timeline

Report Date

09/26/2012

Recall Initiated

08/16/2012

Classification Date

09/20/2012

Termination Date

02/14/2013

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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