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FDA recalls · F-2032-2012

Burch Farms recall

  • FoodFresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.
  • ReasonProduct was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2014-05-01
  • DatesFirm started it 2012-07-28. In FDA's enforcement report 2012-09-05.
  • Sold inNY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
  • Amountunknown
  • CodesNone identified (Product shipped between June 23rd and July 27th).
  • FirmBurch Farms, Faison, NC · 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-2032-2012. Class meanings: FDA.