Company recalls a dozen cantaloupe products because of possible link to Salmonella outbreak

CF Dallas LLC is recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce LLC dba Trufresh because of potential Salmonella contamination. Some of the CF products were sold under the RaceTrac brand name.

All CF Dallas freshcut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items may have frozen them for later use and are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

As of Nov. 22, there were no confirmed illnesses reported related to CF Dallas fresh-cut products. However, there are 99 people sick in an outbreak of Salmonella infections related to cantaloupe, including cantaloupe from the supplier to CF. Two of those patients have died. 

The CF freshcut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to retail stores in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and Louisiana. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with one of the lot codes shown below.

Brand Name	Item Name	UPC	Wt	Lot	Best By Date
Freshness Guaranteed	Seasonal Blend	6 81131 18048 1	10oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Seasonal Blend	6 81131 18049 8	16oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Seasonal Blend	1 94346 12155 7	42oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Melon Trio	1 94346 09717 3	16oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Melon Mix	1 94346 12151 9	32oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Fruit Blend	6 81131 03704 4	16oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Fruit Bowl	6 81131 18023 8	40oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Seasonal Fruit Tray	6 81131 18022 1	48oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/9/2023 11/12/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Fruit Mix	1 94346 12152 6	32oz	NCN 0103	11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Cantaloupe Chunks	6 81131 18014 6	10oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
Freshness Guaranteed	Cantaloupe Chunks	6 81131 18015 3	16oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/10/2023
RaceTrac	Fruit Medley	0 74641 00248 8	6oz	NCC 0103 NCN 0103	11/7/2023 11/8/2023

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should contact CF Dallas LLC customer service at 281-651-5400 Ext. 5400.

About Salmonella infections

Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.