CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Apr 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Fresh recalled
Fruit Fresh Up is recalling Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Fresh Harvest Watermelon Chunks Tops, distributed in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 18 Mar 2022 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-0970-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89844
- Recalling firm
- Fruit Fresh Up, Depew, NY
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Mar 2022
- FDA classified
- 7 Apr 2022
- Reported
- 13 Apr 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Melons
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Apr 2022 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 13 Apr 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
may 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
1. Wegmans 10oz Watermelon Chunks 2. Wegmans 32oz Watermelon Chunks 3.Fresh Harvest 18oz Watermelon Chunks 4. Tops Large Watermelon BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 5. Tops Small Watermelon BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 6. Lexington Co-op 10oz Watermelon Chunks 7. Lexington Co-op 32oz Watermelon Chunks 8. Wegmans 24oz Mini Watermelon Hearts 9. EDU Kids 2 oz. watermelon tidbits
Where it was distributed
NY, MA, PA
MassachusettsNew YorkPennsylvania
Stores named: Wegmans
Questions about this recall
Is Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Fresh Harvest Watermelon Chunks Tops recalled?
Yes. Fruit Fresh Up recalled Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Wegmans Watermelon Chunks Fresh Harvest Watermelon Chunks Tops on 18 Mar 2022. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0970-2022.
Why was it recalled?
may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Best if Used By date between March 5, 2022 and March 23, 2022 1. UPC: 077890209066 2. UPC: 077890246610 3. UPC: 64779300469 4. BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 5. BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 6. UPC: 64779300373 7. UPC: 64779300468 8. UPC: 077890938096 9. UPC: 647793000000
Where was it sold?
NY, MA, PA
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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