Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers…
Recalling firm: Burch Farms
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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None identified (Product shipped between June 23rd and July 27th).
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Original product description
Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.
Original FDA recall reason
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2032-2012
- Event ID
- 62687
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Jul 28, 2012
- Reported
- Sep 5, 2012
- Classified
- Aug 24, 2012
- Terminated
- May 1, 2014
- Quantity
- unknown
- Location
- Faison, NC, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Press Release
Where it was distributed
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.
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