Food Recall: Fresh Start, GFS & Central Foods Cantaloupe

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Canada/Ottawa: Fresh Start Foods, a Milton, Ontario establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Fresh Start Foods, Gordon Food Service (“GFS”), Ready-Set-Serve by Markon and Central Foods branded Cantaloupe Mixes as well as Fruit Mix products that contain Cantaloupe from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination and consequential risks of Gram-negative bacterial infection, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications, all serious health and safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent life-altering injury or death.

CFIA: https://buff.ly/3Gd0q0o

Direct link: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-fresh-cut-fruit-recalled-due-salmonella

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Cantaloupe products are subject to this recall:

• Central Foods Co. branded JIT DNATA Salad- Fruit Dry Pack Combo, 41.36 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 63187 1
• Central Foods Co. branded JIT Cantaloupe – Halves, sold in 6-pound, (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67015 3
• Central Foods Co. branded JIT Honeydew Halves, sold in 6-pound (2.7, 2 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67017 7
• Central Foods Co. branded JIT Pineapple – Halved, sold in 6-pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67019 1
• Central Foods Co. branded Cantaloupe Chunk 3/4″ 3 by 6-pound (3-2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67014 6
• Central Foods Co. branded Honeydew Chunk 3/4″ 3 by 6-pound (32.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67016 0
• Central Foods Co. branded Pineapple Chunk 3/4″ 3 by 6-pound (3 by 2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67018 4
• Central Foods Co. branded JIT Watermelon Chunks 6-pound (2 by 1.36 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 28962 67003 0
• Fresh Start Foods branded Salad-Fruit Deluxe Pres. Free (Fruit Salad Deluxe – Preservatives Free) 3.6 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 20868 10881 8
• Fresh Start Foods branded Pineapple-Spears 8-pound (Pineapple Spears) (3.6 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 20868 12108 4
• Fresh Start Foods branded Salad-Fruit Deluxe 24-pound (Fruit Salad Deluxe) (10.9 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 20868 10786 3
• Fresh Start Foods branded Salad-Fruit Deluxe 8-pound (Fruit Salad Deluxe) (3.6 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 20868 10785 6
• Fresh Start Foods branded Salad-Fruit Deluxe .5″x5″ No Grapes (Fruit Salad Deluxe Diced) (10.9 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 10788 7
• Fresh Start Foods branded Fruit Salad Dice 1/2 IN 1×24-pound (Fruit Salade Deluxe Diced) (10.9 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 20868 17475 2
• Fresh Start Foods branded   Salad-Fruit Del. Med Cut 3/4″ P. Free (Medium Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe Preservatives Free) 3.6 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 20868 11513 7
• Fresh Start Foods branded   Salad-Fruit Del Diced Small (Fruit Salad Deluxe Diced) 3.6 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 12111 4
• Fresh Start Foods branded   Honeydew Chunks 14.5 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 29 and a UPC of 6 20868 63082 8
• Fresh Start Foods branded CIVEO Fruit Salad Deluxe 14.5 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 20868 19883 3
• Gordon Food Service (“GFS”) branded Honeydew Dice 1/2 in (Honeydew Chunks Diced) 10.9 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 20868 12106 0
• Gordon Food Service (“GFS”) branded Honeydew-Diced 1/2″ (Honeydew Chunks Diced) 3.6 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 29 and a UPC of 6 20868 10781 8
• Kitchen Essentials Salad-Fruit Deluxe K.E Pres Free (Fruit Salad) 6.35 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 20868 20473 2
• Kitchen Essentials Salad-Fruit Deluxe Kitchen Essentials (Fruit Salad) 10.9 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 20868 10875 7
• None Pineapple-Chunks 3/8 3.62 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 28962 63505 6
• None Salad-Fruit Del No Pineapple 1/32 -pound 14.5 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 28962 63508 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Fruit-Asst Peeled Halved 2.7 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12458 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe-Spears (110-115 g) 24 by 113 gram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 11511 3
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond JIT Honeydew Chunks 6-pound 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 45183 9
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Honeydew-Balls 6-pound 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 63075 1
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe-Parallel Cut 3/8″ 2 by 1.36 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12445 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe Peeled / Halved 9.53 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 20577 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Fruit-Asst-Parallel Cut 3/8″ 3 by 0.91 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12457 0
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Salad-Fruit Deluxe Parfait Cup 6 by 227 g packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 13347 3
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Watermelon-Halved 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 12110 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Watermelon-Chunks 6-pound 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 12109 1
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Fruit, Assorted 3/4″ 3/6-pound 3 by 2.72 kilogram  packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15213 2
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple-Parallel Slice 3/8″ 2 by 1.36 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12449 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Tray-Fruit w/Grapes 2 by 1.8 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 11506 6
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple Whole Peeled 6x585G 6 x 585 g packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 28962 65011 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Honeydew Chunk 3/4″ 3 x 2.72 kilogram  packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15998 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe-Halves 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12444 0
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe Dice 1/2 IN 1×24 -pound (10.9 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 20868 12101 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe Chunk 3/4″ 3 by 2.72 kilogram  packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15997 8
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe-Chunks Diced 1/2″ 3.63 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 10776 4
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe-Chunks 1″-1.5″ (3.63 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 12100 8
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe Chunks 6-pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 45155 6
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe – Balls 6-pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12825 0
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond JIT Salsa Pineapple Picant Fresh (2.27 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 22 and a UPC of 6 20868 21806 7
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Honeydew-Parallel Slice 3/8″ 2 by 1.36 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12447 1
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Honeydew Peeled/Halved 9.53 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 20576 0
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Honeydew-Halves 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12446 4
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple – Peeled Whole 7-count cases packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 13159 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple-Halved 2.72 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 12448 8
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Salad-Fruit Med Cut 6-pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 45181 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple-Chunk 8-pound (3.63 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 20868 10765 8
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond JIT Cantaloupe Chunk (Dry Pack) – 6-pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67011 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond JIT Pineapple Chunks (Dry Pack) 6 -pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 28962 67012 2
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Cantaloupe Spears 155-count cases packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15347 4
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Honeydew Spears 155-count cases packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15351 1
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple Parallel 30G 1 by 155 count packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15345 0
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond JIT Pineapple Premium Chunk 6-pound (2.72 kilogram) packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 17142 3
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple Spears 155-count cases packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15349 8
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Salad Melon Assorted 4 by2.5 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 15344 3
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Watermelon Spears 155-count cases 1 by 155 count packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 15353 5
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Watermelon Triangle 155-count cases 1 by 155 count packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 20 and a UPC of 6 20868 15355 9
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Watermelon Wedge Skin On 50 by 80 gram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 22 and a UPC of 6 20868 17164 2
• Fresh Start Foods Richmond Pineapple – Peeled Cored 21lbs 9.53 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 24 and a UPC of 6 20868 20581 4
• Ready-Set-Serve by Markon Salad-Fruit Del. 1/8 -pound MKN (Fresh-Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe) 3.6 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 11628 91404 6
• Ready-Set-Serve by Markon Salad-Fruit Del. 1/32 -pound MKN (Fresh-Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe) 14.5 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 DE 06 and a UPC of 6 11628 91397 1
• Ready-Set-Serve by Markon  Salad-Fruit Pres .free 1/14-pound MKN (Fresh-Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe No Preservative) 6.4 kilogram packages; affected batch/lots: all best-by date codes up to and including 23 NO 27 and a UPC of 6 11628 98020 1

==> No barcodes, UPCs, best-before date codes, manufacturing date codes, production dates, expiry dates, regulatory approval designations, registration numbers, agency approval designations or other identification numbers were listed with this recall notification.

These Save on Foods and Urban Fare Cantaloupe and Fruit Mix Fresh Start Foods, GFS, Ready-Set-Serve by Markon and Central Foods Cantaloupe Mixes and Fruit Mix products that contain Cantaloupe were known to be marketed, distributed and sold in the Canadian provinces and territories of Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba, although it is always possible these food products had wider distribution within the country. When in doubt, please contact the manufacturer for specific product information.

According to the CFIA, Fresh Start Foods has recalled certain batch/lots of Fresh Start Foods, GFS, Ready-Set-Serve by Markon and Central Foods branded Cantaloupe Mixes and Fruit Mix products that contain Cantaloupe from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination. As a result of this reported defect, you should neither serve nor consume the recalled Fruit products identified above.

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==> Never depend on your senses of sight, smell, taste or touch to confirm food poisoning, adulteration or contamination. If in doubt about the safety of any food, return it to your retailer for refund or toss it out in your household garbage, making sure neither small children nor household pets can access the suspect food.

Proposed Remedy:
If you believe you have purchased or have in your possession any of the recalled Fresh Start Foods, GFS, Ready-Set-Serve by Markon and Central Foods Cantaloupe Mixes and Fruit Mix products that contain Cantaloupe, please do not consume them directly nor use them as an ingredient in another dish or preparation. Instead, kindly return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

==> If you have a medical emergency, please contact 9-1-1, your closest hospital or emergency center equipped to properly treat bacterial poisonings such as Salmonellosis.

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If you have any questions about this recall, please contact Fresh Start Foods at +1-905-878-9000 during normal business hours, Eastern Standard Time (“EST”), Monday to Friday. You can also reach the company by e-mail at fsfemilton@freshstartfoods.com.

If you have any further questions, comments or complaints about this recall, please e-mail the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) at information@inspection.gc.ca. You can also reach the CFIA toll-free at 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and US) or +1-613-773-2342 (local or international) during normal business hours, Eastern Standard Time.

If you are a member of the press/media working on this story, you can reach the CFIA at +1-613-773-6600 or by e-mail at cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

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https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/fr/avis-rappel/rappel-diverses-marques-fruits-frais-coupes-en-raison-bacterie-salmonella

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More information about this recall:
CFIA/ACIA reference number: RA-74596
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID: 15797
Recalls Direct RIN: 17809-2023
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