Food Enforcement F-2032-2012

Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class I

Report Date

September 5, 2012

Recall Initiation

July 28, 2012

Product Information

Product description
Fresh Whole Honey Dew Melons, packed in paper cartons labeled, Southeastern Growers Association, Fresh Melons. Individual melons were not labeled.
Product quantity
unknown
Product type
Food
Reason for recall
Product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Distribution pattern
NY; Expanded on 8/2 to include FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC and VA.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Burch Farms
Address
2586 North 403, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-2032-2012
Event ID
62687
Recall initiation date
July 28, 2012
Center classification date
August 24, 2012
Code info
None identified (Product shipped between June 23rd and July 27th).
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