CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons recalled by Burch Farms
Burch Farms is recalling Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jul 2012 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-2032-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62687
- Recalling firm
- Burch Farms, Faison, NC
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 24 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Melons
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 5 Sep 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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
Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.
Where it was distributed
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
FloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMarylandNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
None identified (Product shipped between June 23rd and July 27th).
Where was it sold?
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
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
1 other product · FDA event 62687| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Whole Fresh Cantaloupe recalled by Burch Farms | Burch Farms | Listeria | 10 states |
More recalls from Burch Farms
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Fresh Cantaloupe recalled by Burch Farms | Burch Farms | Listeria | 10 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |