Cantaloupe Recall Alert: Ohio Market Cantaloupes Risk Salmonella

What's Happening?

Ohio authorities have issued a recall for cantaloupes sold at various retail locations due to potential salmonella contamination. Consumers who purchased cantaloupes from these retailers are urged to discard them immediately and not consume them.

Affected Products and Locations

The recall affects cantaloupes sold at the following locations:

• Giant Eagle
• Kroger
• Meijer
• Walmart

The affected cantaloupes were distributed between August 15th and September 10th, and have the following PLU codes:

• 4225
• 4226

Health Risks

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting

In severe cases, salmonella can lead to more serious health complications, such as:

• Sepsis
• Meningitis
• Organ failure

Infants, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from salmonella.

What to Do

If you have purchased cantaloupes from the affected locations, please discard them immediately and do not consume them.

If you have consumed any of the affected cantaloupes and are experiencing any symptoms of salmonella, please seek medical attention immediately.

Additional Information

For more information about the recall, please contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at (614) 728-6361.

You can also visit the FDA's website for more information about salmonella and food safety: https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborneillnesscontaminants/salmonella