CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 Jul 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Honeydew, Clear Generic Label recalled by Caito Foods Service
Caito Foods Service is recalling Honeydew, Clear Generic Label, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Jun 2018 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-1625-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80274
- Recalling firm
- Caito Foods Service, Indianapolis, IN
- Brand
- Honeydew
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Jun 2018
- FDA classified
- 12 Jul 2018
- Reported
- 11 Jul 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Sprouts
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +33 days |
| 12 Jul 2018 | Classified by FDA | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products have the potential to be contaminated with 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
Honeydew, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods; distributed at Gordon Food Service, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods Distributed at Kroger with Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group Distributed at SpartanNash Distribution with Open Acres labeling; Sproutsouts Farmers Market; Distributed by Trader Joe's with Trader Joe's Labeling Distributed at Walgreens with Delish labeling Distributed at Walmart with Freshness Guaranteed labeling Distributed by Whole Foods/Amazon with Whole Foods Market labeling
Where it was distributed
Domestic: AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, WV
AlabamaCaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaOhioPennsylvaniaSouth DakotaTennessee
Stores named: Walmart, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Amazon, Walgreens, Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
All products Best By or Use By: 4/27/18 to 6/16/18 Brands Distributed: Caito Foods LLC, Renaissance Food Group, Open Acres, Sproutsouts Farmers Market, Delish, Freshness Guaranteed, and Whole Foods Market, Trader Joes Cantaloupe, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods; distributed at Gordon Food Service, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods Distributed at Kroger with Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group Distributed at SpartanNash Distribution with Open Acres labeling; Sproutsouts Farmers Market; Distributed at Walgreens with Delish labeling Distributed at Walmart with Freshness Guaranteed labeling Distributed by Whole Foods/Amazon with Whole Foods Market labeling
Where was it sold?
Domestic: AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI, WV
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
25 other products · FDA event 80274This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Multiple Brands Mixed Melon recalled by Caito Foods Service.
More recalls from Caito Foods Service
All 38| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Multiple Brands Mixed Melon recalled by Caito Foods Service | Caito Foods Service | Salmonella | 23 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Multiple Brands Mixed Melon recalled by Caito Foods Service | Caito Foods Service | Salmonella | 23 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Multiple Brands Mixed Melon recalled by Caito Foods Service | Caito Foods Service | Salmonella | 23 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Multiple Brands Mixed Melon recalled by Caito Foods Service | Caito Foods Service | Salmonella | 23 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Multiple Brands Mixed Melon recalled by Caito Foods Service | Caito Foods Service | Salmonella | 23 states |
Other Sprouts recalls
All 76| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Alfalfa sprouting seeds recalled by Berlin SeedsBerlin Seeds | Berlin Seeds | Salmonella | 44 states |
| Food | ANNOUNCED | No Brand Name Broccoli Sprouts recalled by Evergreen Fresh SproutsNo Brand Name | Evergreen Fresh Sprouts | Salmonella | ID, MT, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | FG21004 Brussels Sprouts, Roasted 2514111 FG21004 Brussels recalledFG21004 Brussels | And Go Concepts | Listeria | AZ, NV |
| Food | CLASS II | Fresh Og2 Brusl Sprouts recalled by UNFI General Corporate | UNFI General Corporate | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts recalledJack | Jack & The Green Sprouts | Listeria | IA, MN, WI |