Thousands of whole cantaloupes have been recalled in four states, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The fruits were initally pulled from shelves in late March due to potential contamination with Salmonella, the deadliest foodborne pathogen in the U.S.12

Which Cantaloupes Were Recalled?

The cantaloupe, recalled on March 24 and produced by Ayco Farms Inc., can be identified with the following:

• Product information: Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh)
• Brand name: Ayco
• Packaging: wrapped in food-safe plastic bags, packed in corrugated cardboard cartons, 6-12 melons per box
• Product quantity: 8,302 cartons
• Lot numbers: GC26257, GC26270, GC26288, GC26289, GC26290, GC26294, GC26299, GC26301, GC26307, GC26308, GC26311, GC26312, GC26313, GC26318, GC26325, GC26326, GC26328, SCX2601, SCX2606, SCX2611, SCX2614, SCX2622, SCX2625, SCX2629, SCX2633, SGC2601, SGC2602, and SGC2607

The affected fruit was distributed to California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

What You Should Do

The FDA did not provide specific instructions for this recall, but given the potential Salmonella contamination, the safest option is not to consume the recalled cantaloupe, throw it out, and disinfect any surfaces it may have touched.