Cantaloupe Produce (Heeren Bros) – contamination risk (2013)
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
Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.
Brand
Heeren Bros Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 09000101, 07/22/13 on cardboard bin (box)
Products Sold
Lot 09000101, 07/22/13 on cardboard bin (box)
Heeren Bros Inc is recalling Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes due to Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling Athena cantaloupes distributed to small independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, after routine testing by FDA . 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
Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling Athena cantaloupes distributed to small independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, after routine testing by FDA found product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly or others with weak immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms, such as
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, MI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026