CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Nov 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fresh From Meijer Cantaloupe And Honeydew Slices recalled
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept is recalling Fresh From Meijer Cantaloupe And Honeydew Slices, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 5 Oct 2020 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-0098-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86561
- Recalling firm
- Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept, Grand Rapids, MI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Oct 2020
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2020
- Reported
- 18 Nov 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Melons
Timeline
| 5 Oct 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 18 Nov 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
potential risk of Salmonella
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW SLICES, 24oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220219600079
Where it was distributed
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhioWisconsin
Stores named: Meijer
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
potential risk of Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
sold between Sept. 26 and Oct. 5 Oldest Best By date 10/8/2020
Where was it sold?
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
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
11 other products · FDA event 86561This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fresh From Meijer Fruit Palooza recalled by Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Fresh From Meijer Mixed Melon Slices recalled | Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept | Salmonella | 6 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped recalled | Ayco Farms | Salmonella | 4 states |
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| Food | CLASS I | Cut Fresh Cantaloupe Chunks packaged into the following recalledCut | Wholesale Produce Supply | Listeria | 5 states |
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