WASHINGTON, Mar 26, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has expanded a voluntary recall of Honduran cantaloupes because
of possible salmonella contamination.
Central American Produce Inc. of Pompano Beach, Fla., distributed the fruit
across the United States and Canada. The FDA said the recalled product appears
to be associated with a salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada.
The FDA said consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes should check with
the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from Agropecuaria
Montelibano. The cantaloupes were distributed in medium brown cardboard cartons
displaying the label "Produce of Honduras" on each side panel. On the cartons'
end panel is the label "Grown, packed and shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano,
San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras."
The FDA said the cantaloupes were distributed nationwide under several brand
names, including "Mike's Melons" and "Mayan Pride." The recall is an expansion
of a Monday recall that involved Charlie's-brand cantaloupe products distributed
in eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a similar recall.
Consumers with questions can contact Central American Produce Inc. at
954-943-2303.
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