CLASS I Food recall · Reported 30 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bi-Lo, Fresh Cantaloupe, Chunks Medium Container recalled
Southeastern Grocers is recalling Bi-Lo, Fresh Cantaloupe, Chunks Medium Container, Chunks Large Container, Halves and, distributed in Georgia. The recall was initiated on 26 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0779-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73416
- Recalling firm
- Southeastern Grocers, Jacksonville, FL
- Brand
- Bi-Lo
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 21 Mar 2016
- Reported
- 30 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Melons
Timeline
| 26 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Mar 2016 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 30 Mar 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Bi-Lo, Fresh Cantaloupe, Chunks Medium Container, Chunks Large Container, Halves and Slices, various net wt., in clear plastic containers.
Where it was distributed
GA
Stores named: Winn-Dixie
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.
Which lots are affected?
Cantaloupe Chunks Medium Container UPC 020436000000, SELL BY 2/24/16, Cantaloupe Chunks Large Container UPC 020463100000, SELL BY 2/24/16 and Cantaloupe Halves UPC 020434600000, SELL BY 2/24/16.
Where was it sold?
GA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 73416This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl (in Medium, and Large containers) recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl (in Medium, and Large containers) recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA | |
| CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Mixed Melon Chunks (in Medium, and Large containers) recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA | |
| CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Walters Fruit Tray Cantaloupe (Cantaloupe, Grapes recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA |
More recalls from Southeastern Grocers
All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Walters Fruit Tray Cantaloupe (Cantaloupe, Grapes recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA |
| Food | CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Mixed Melon Chunks (in Medium, and Large containers) recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA |
| Food | CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl (in Medium, and Large containers) recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA |
| Food | CLASS I | Cookie Platter Containing Oatmeal Rasin Cookies recalled | Southeastern Grocers | Undeclared Tree Nuts | FL, GA, SC |
| Food | CLASS I | Bakery Variety Pack Cookies Containing Oatmeal Rasin Cookies recalled | Southeastern Grocers | Undeclared Tree Nuts | FL, GA, SC |
Other Melons recalls
All 120| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped recalled | Ayco Farms | Salmonella | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cut Fresh Melon Mix recalled by Wholesale Produce SupplyCut | Wholesale Produce Supply | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cut Fresh Cantaloupe & Honeydew Chunks Fresh & Finest recalledCut | Wholesale Produce Supply | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cut Fresh Cantaloupe Chunks packaged into the following recalledCut | Wholesale Produce Supply | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Primenutrition Phytoform Fruits & Greens Formula recalledPrimenutrition Phytoform | Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals | Labeling Errors | 49 states |