F-1854-2013 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Heeren Bros Inc — Grand Rapids, MI

Recall Details

Product Type
Food
Report Date
September 4, 2013
Initiation Date
August 5, 2013
Termination Date
June 23, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
5,400

Product Description

Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.

Reason for Recall

Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling Athena cantaloupes distributed to small independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, after routine testing by FDA found product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly or others with weak immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms, such as

Distribution Pattern

small independent retail stores in Michigan

Code Information

Lot 09000101, 07/22/13 on cardboard bin (box)