Del Monte Recalls Cantaloupe

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc ("Del Monte Fresh") voluntarily recalled certain cantaloupes grown in and shipped from Arizona, the FDA announced today.

The affected product was distributed to limited customers in and around Detroit, Michigan and is being recalled because these cantaloupes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Approximately eighty one (81) cartons of cantaloupes, each containing fifteen (15) cantaloupes per carton, were distributed to wholesalers in Detroit who in turn sell to other wholesalers and or to retail and foodservice outlets beginning on October 11, 2010. The cantaloupes have a light brown color skin on the exterior; with orange flesh. Each cantaloupe has a Del Monte

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