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Food Recall Advisory – Cantaloupe and other pre-cut fruit

Summary

There is a recall for whole and pre-cut cantaloupe and fruit trays from the Malachita and Rudy brands due to a risk of salmonella contamination. 

Content

Any cantaloupe (whole or pre-cut), pineapple, honeydew melon and watermelon from the Malachita and Rudy brands bought between October 10 and November 24, 2023 should be thrown out. They should not be eaten.  

 

 

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Labels for Rudy and Malachita brands
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Source: Health Canada

 



If people aren’t sure what brand of cantaloupe they bought, Health Canada says they should throw it out as a precaution.  

Other pre-cut fruit (such as in a fruit plate or fruit salad) may have been contaminated if they were prepared with these cantaloupes. As a precaution, please consider throwing out pre-cut fruits bought between October 10 and November 24, 2023. 

Symptoms of salmonella infection

  • diarrhea
  • fever
  • stomach cramps

If you think you’ve eaten these products, and are experiencing symptoms, see your CMC healthcare team immediately. 

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