Grocery staple recall gets urgent warning over risk of severe illness

TO Florida produce distributor has recalled hundreds of cantaloupes as a result of a possible risk of salmonella contamination, and now the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning of an elevated risk.

The recall was first initiated final month, however the FDA upgraded it to Class I on April 20, which means consuming the affected cantaloupe might result in severe well being penalties or loss of life.

According to an FDA enforcement report up to date earlier this week, Ayco Farms Inc., primarily based in Pompano Beach, Florida, recalled 8,302 cartons of its fruit.

Although the recalled cantaloupes are not bought in shops, the FDA’s improve underscores a lingering risk. Consumers who bought the fruit earlier this 12 months should have it saved of their freezers, the place contamination can persist.

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More than 8,000 cartons of complete cantaloupes had been recalled, in line with an enforcement report printed by the FDA. (iStock/iStock)

The recalled fruit was bought in cardboard cartons containing between six and 12 melons wrapped in food-safe baggage and distributed to retailers throughout California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.

Ayco Farms stated in a press launch the recall listed within the FDA’s enforcement report is not energetic.

“The listing reflects a previously completed, voluntary recall of fresh whole cantaloupes that were distributed between December 12, 2025, and January 16, 2026, due to ‘potential’ Salmonella contamination,” a press launch states.

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According to the produce firm, the affected fruit was distributed to retailers between Dec. 12, 2025, and Jan. 16, 2026. (Getty/Getty Images)

“The recall was initiated earlier this year as a precautionary measure in coordination with the US Food and Drug Administration. On March 24, 2026, Ayco Farms issued formal notifications to its customers, as agreed with the US Food and Drug Administration, as part of the agency’s standard recall reporting process.”

This recall follows a prior cantaloupe recall in 2024when Arizona-based Eagle Produce LLC recalled 224 instances of complete cantaloupes bought beneath the Kandy model, in line with an FDA report on the time.

A person outlets for groceries. (iStock/iStock)

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There have been no studies of sicknesses from consuming the affected cantaloupes, however the FDA warns that salmonella may be lethal to sure age teams.

Consumers who bought the recalled melons are inspired to dispose of the merchandise instantly.

FOX Business’ Andrea Vacchiano contributed to this report.