Deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes expands

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.