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More cantaloupe recalls: Check cut fruit products sold at Trader Joe's, Kroger and Sprouts
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Another company has issued recalls connected to a string of cantaloupe-related salmonella infections, according to the FDA.

The FDA and CDC have initiated an investigation into the contaminated cantaloupe fruits that have been linked to 61 hospitalizations and two deaths in recent weeks. As part of this, several distributors and grocery stores have issued warnings and recalls about both whole cantaloupes and fresh fruit-based products that may contain tainted products.

The latest recall comes from GHGA, LLC, which distributes some fresh-cut fruit products using cantaloupe from  Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, which had prior issued their own salmonella-based recall.

The impacted products were sold at Kroger, Trader Joe's and Sprouts stores in several states mostly throughout November. The FDA has released a full set of images and lot numbers to reference, so it's best to check your fridge and freezer now if you might have some affected produce.

What cut fruit products are being recalled?

Fresh-cut fruit products such as fruit trays and cups are recalled if they contain potentially contaminated cantaloupe. The FDA has specified the following products and sell-by dates:

Sprouts Farmers Market brand

Trader Joe’s brand

Non-branded Krogers products

CDC, FDA investigate:More cantaloupe products recalled over possible salmonella contamination

Where were the recalled products sold?

The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed by Kroger, Trader Joe's and Sprouts stores in several states. These include:

Cantaloupe recalls

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a series of warnings in recent weeks over concerns of cantaloupes potentially being contaminated with samonella. The agency reported at least 61 people have been hospitalized and two have died across 34 impacted states. Another 117 illnesses related to the outbreak were also reported as of Friday.

The following products have been recalled, as per the CDC:

Safety precautions for contaminated fruit

While all GHGA products associated with the recall have expired, the FDA has advised consumers who have purchased these items and frozen them for later use not to consume them and instead to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

The CDC has likewise issued guidance for handling potentially contaminated fruits if you find them in your home:

Symptoms of salmonella

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. The signs of salmonella poisoning include:

These symptoms most commonly occur between six hours and six days after exposure. Though most people recover in four to seven days, those with weakened immune systems, including children younger than 5 and adults over 65, may experience more severe symptoms that require medical treatment or hospitalization.  

Contributing: Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY

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