FDA recalls · F-1854-2013
Heeren Bros Inc recall
- FoodCardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.
- ReasonHeeren 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
- ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2014-06-23
- DatesFirm started it 2013-08-05. In FDA's enforcement report 2013-09-04.
- Sold insmall independent retail stores in Michigan
- Amount5,400
- CodesLot 09000101, 07/22/13 on cardboard bin (box)
- FirmHeeren Bros Inc, Grand Rapids, MI · Voluntary: Firm initiated
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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1854-2013. Class meanings: FDA.