Why it was recalled
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product description
Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
None identified (Product shipped between June 23rd and July 27th).
Where it was sold
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2032-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 28, 2012
- FDA report date
- Sep 5, 2012
- Quantity
- unknown
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Burch Farms
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2032-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Faison
- State
- NC
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62687
- Address
- 2586 North 403
- Code information
- None identified (Product shipped between June 23rd and July 27th).
- Postal code
- 28341
- Report date
- Sep 5, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2032-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Burch Farms
- Product quantity
- unknown
- Termination date
- May 1, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.
- Distribution pattern
- NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 28, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Aug 24, 2012