Date of Recall:
March 27, 2008

Products Recalled:
Chestnut Hill Farms and Perfect Melon brands Cantaloupes

Product Information:
Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall are packed three melons in a sleeve under the brand "Chestnut Hill Farms" and one melon per sleeve under the "Perfect Melon' brand. Individual melons are not labeled, but sleeves contain tags that say either " Perfect Melon" (one count) or "Chestnut Hill Farms" (3 count).   Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall were sold in boxes marked with the following text: "Cantaloupe, "Chestnut Hill Farms" ( 3 count) or "Perfect Melon" (one  count) , Produce of Honduras, Grown, Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras". All boxes also contain the Chestnut Hill Farms logo.

Recalling Firm :
Bounty Fresh, LLC
Miami, FL

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at (305) 592-6969.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product may be contaminated with Salmonella.  Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.  In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more serious illnesses.
 
This recall has been initiated based on the FDA's determination, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from the referenced grower/packer appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.

Consumers who have recently bought whole cantaloupes from this specific grower and packer should destroy these products immediately.

Distribution: Nationwide, to wholesalers and grocery stores

Press Release:    Yes 

FDA for more information