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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Tunnel Farms Watermelon Recall

Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032

Tunnel Farms · Swanquarter, NC

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Sep 26, 2012
Recall ID
F-2358-2012
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Summary

Tunnel Farms recalled Watermelon starting Aug 9, 2012. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report F-2358-2012 on Sep 26, 2012. Reason: Unapproved pesticide residue was detected. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.

Product description

Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

PLU 4032, Bill of Lading numbers: 8601, 8492, 27541, 27542, 27543, 27544 and 9276.

Where it was sold

NC

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-2358-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Aug 9, 2012
FDA report date
Sep 26, 2012
Quantity
7 loads (15,750 melons)
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Tunnel Farms

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2358-2012, exactly as published.

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City
Swanquarter
State
NC
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
62980
Address
PO Box 263
Code information
PLU 4032, Bill of Lading numbers: 8601, 8492, 27541, 27542, 27543, 27544 and 9276.
Postal code
27885-0263
Report date
Sep 26, 2012
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-2358-2012
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Tunnel Farms
Product quantity
7 loads (15,750 melons)
Termination date
Feb 5, 2013
Reason for recall
Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.
Distribution pattern
NC
Recall initiation date
Aug 9, 2012
Initial firm notification
Telephone
Center classification date
Sep 20, 2012

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-2358-2012, published Sep 26, 2012. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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