Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Aug 9, 2012

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

Recalling firm: Tunnel Farms

Why it was recalled

Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.

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

FDA code information

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

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Original product description

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

Original FDA recall reason

Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.

Recall details

Recall number
F-2358-2012
Event ID
62980
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Aug 9, 2012
Reported
Sep 26, 2012
Classified
Sep 20, 2012
Terminated
Feb 5, 2013
Quantity
7 loads (15,750 melons)
Location
Swanquarter, NC, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

NC

FDA source record · F-2358-2012

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