March 2, 2007

Fresh-Cut Fruit Trays Recalled in Los Angeles

Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. is recalling Simply Fresh Fruit Fresh Cut Fruit trays dated with sell by date Feb. 26 due to possible salmonella contamination, according to FDA. On February 23, Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. was notified by Castle Produce that cantaloupe shipped by Castle to Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. on February 16 was subject to a recall due to possible salmonella contamination.

The cantaloupe was processed into 2,250 trays of five-pound fresh cut fruit and distributed by Costco throughout Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Costco was notified on February 23 and the product was removed immediately from sale.

There have been no reported illness from consumption of this product and the product is now out of code. The recall is for trays labeled “Simply Fresh Fruit Fresh Cut Fruit Tray” with a sell by date of Feb. 26.


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