CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Dec 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joe's Fresh Cut Fruit Cantaloupe Chunks recalled

Renaissance Food Group is recalling Trader Joe's Fresh Cut Fruit Cantaloupe Chunks, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 24 Nov 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSELL BY 11/1/2023, GHGA 297, SELL BY 11/2/2023, GHGA 298, SELL BY 11/7/2020, GHGA 303, SELL BY 11/8/2023, GHGA 304
Quantity recalled175cs/12/1lb pkgs = 2100 units

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-0637-2024
FDA event ID
93502
Recalling firm
Renaissance Food Group, Conley, GA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
24 Nov 2023
FDA classified
19 Dec 2023
Reported
27 Dec 2023
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Melons

Timeline

24 Nov 2023Recall initiated by company
19 Dec 2023Classified by FDA+25 days
27 Dec 2023Published 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

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

Trader Joe's Fresh Cut Fruit Cantaloupe Chunks NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g UPC 0095 2668, DIST & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, GA, FL, NC, SC

AlabamaFloridaGeorgiaNorth CarolinaSouth Carolina

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

SELL BY 11/1/2023, GHGA 297, SELL BY 11/2/2023, GHGA 298, SELL BY 11/7/2020, GHGA 303, SELL BY 11/8/2023, GHGA 304

Where was it sold?

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, GA, FL, NC, SC

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

15 other products · FDA event 93502

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sprouts Tropical Fruit Blend recalled by Renaissance Food Group.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS ISprouts Tropical Fruit Blend recalled by Renaissance Food GroupSprouts TropicalRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS IMixed Melon recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ISmall Fruit Tray recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ILarge Fruit Tray with Dip recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ICantaloupe Chunks recalled by Renaissance Food GroupCantaloupe ChunksRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ICantaloupe Chunks with Tajin recalled by Renaissance Food GroupCantaloupe ChunksRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ITrader Joe's Fresh Cut Fruit Fruitful Medley recalledTrader Joe'sRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ISprouts Farmers Market Apple Fruit Medley recalledSprouts FarmersRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ILarge Fruit Tray recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ISprouts Farmers Market Assorted Fruit Spears recalledSprouts FarmersRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ISprouts Farmers Fruit Tray recalled by Renaissance Food GroupSprouts FarmersRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS IFruit Medley recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS ISmall Fruit Tray with Dip recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS IMixed Fruit Bowl recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
CLASS IMixed Melon with Taijin recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states

More recalls from Renaissance Food Group

All 52
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
FoodCLASS IMixed Melon with Taijin recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
FoodCLASS IMixed Fruit Bowl recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
FoodCLASS ISmall Fruit Tray with Dip recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
FoodCLASS IFruit Medley recalled by Renaissance Food GroupRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states
FoodCLASS ISprouts Farmers Fruit Tray recalled by Renaissance Food GroupSprouts FarmersRenaissance Food GroupSalmonella5 states

Other Melons recalls

All 120
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
FoodCLASS IFresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped recalledAyco FarmsSalmonella4 states
FoodCLASS ICut Fresh Melon Mix recalled by Wholesale Produce SupplyCutWholesale Produce SupplyListeria5 states
FoodCLASS ICut Fresh Cantaloupe & Honeydew Chunks Fresh & Finest recalledCutWholesale Produce SupplyListeria5 states
FoodCLASS ICut Fresh Cantaloupe Chunks packaged into the following recalledCutWholesale Produce SupplyListeria5 states
FoodCLASS IIIPrimenutrition Phytoform Fruits & Greens Formula recalledPrimenutrition PhytoformHi-Tech PharmaceuticalsLabeling Errors49 states