The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this update November 24, 2023:
Fast Facts
Illnesses: 99 (56 new)
Hospitalizations: 45 (28 new)
Deaths: 2 (2 new)
States: 32 (17 new)
Recall: Yes
Investigation status: Active (first posted on November 17, 2023)
Recalled Food
Whole cantaloupes
- Might have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy,” with the number “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”
- See Trufresh recall and Crown Jewels recall for more details
Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes
- Includes cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys
- Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10, 2023
- Most have a yellow label with “Vinyard,” and some have a red label with “Fresh”
- See recall notice for product photos and more details
ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products
- Includes whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging
- Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31, 2023
- Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
- See recall notice [PDF – 2 pages] for more details
Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes
- Includes cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes
- Packed in clear square or round plastic containers
- Best-by dates between November 7 to November 12, 2023
- Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
- See recall notice for more details
Investigators are working to identify any additional cantaloupe products that may be contaminated.
