Cantaloupes (DFI Marketing) – Salmonella Contamination (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cantaloupes are packed in 6ct, 9ct, 12ct, 15ct, 18ct, cardboard cartons with the DFI Brand. "826 California Westside" is also stamped on outside of the carton. Each cantaloupe also has a DFI brand sticker on it.
Brand
Dfi Marketing Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
"826" is the packing date.
Products Sold
"826" is the packing date.
Dfi Marketing Inc is recalling Cantaloupes are packed in 6ct, 9ct, 12ct, 15ct, 18ct, cardboard cartons with the DFI Brand. "826 C due to Cantaloupes were tested by USDA MDP and found to be positive for salmonella.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Cantaloupes were tested by USDA MDP and found to be positive for salmonella.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, NV, NY, OK, TN, TX, VA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026