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    Various brands of Fresh Cut Fruit recalled in Canada due to possible Salmonella

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    This recall involves various brands of Fresh Cut Fruit sold in Canada. It's being recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination. Do not eat the product if you have it. Check best-before dates in the official notice. If you became ill, follow official guidance.

    What to do

    • Check if your product matches the affected best-before dates listed in the official notice.
    • Do not eat the product.
    • Return it to the store or dispose of it, following the official instructions.
    • Contact your healthcare provider if you became sick.

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    Affected products

    • Salad-Fruit Del. Med Cut 3/4" P. Free (Medium Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe Preservatives Free)

      UPC: 6 20868 11513 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • Salad-Fruit Del. 1/8 LB MKN (Fresh-Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe)

      UPC: 6 11628 91404 6

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Salad-Fruit Del. 1/32 LB MKN (Fresh-Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe)

      UPC: 6 11628 91397 1

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Fruit-Asst Peeled Halved

      UPC: 6 20868 12458 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe-Spears (110-115 g)

      UPC: 6 20868 11511 3

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Honeydew Dice 1/2 IN (Honeydew Chunks Diced)

      UPC: 6 20868 12106 0

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • JIT Honeydew Chunks 6 LBS

      UPC: 6 20868 45183 9

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Honeydew-Diced 1/2" (Honeydew Chunks Diced)

      UPC: 6 20868 10781 8

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 29

    • Honeydew-Balls 6 LBS

      UPC: 6 28962 63075 1

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe-Parallel Cut 3/8"

      UPC: 6 20868 12445 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe Peeled / Halved

      UPC: 6 20868 20577 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Fruit-Asst-Parallel Cut 3/8"

      UPC: 6 20868 12457 0

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe Parfait Cup

      UPC: 6 20868 13347 3

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe Pres. Free (Fruit Salad Deluxe- Preservatives Free)

      UPC: 6 20868 10881 8

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • Watermelon-Halved

      UPC: 6 20868 12110 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Watermelon-Chunks 6 LBS

      UPC: 6 20868 12109 1

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Fruit, Assorted 3/4" 3/6LB

      UPC: 6 20868 15213 2

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Pineapple-Spears 8 LBS (Pineapple Spears)

      UPC: 6 20868 12108 4

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Pineapple-Parallel Slice 3/8"

      UPC: 6 20868 12449 5

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Tray-Fruit w/Grapes

      UPC: 6 20868 11506 6

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Pineapple-Chunks 3/8

      UPC: 6 28962 63505 6

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Salad-Fruit Del No Pineapple 1/32 LB

      UPC: 6 28962 63508 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Salad-Fruit Del Diced Small (Fruit Salad Deluxe Diced)

      UPC: 6 20868 12111 4

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe K.E Pres Free (Fruit Salad)

      UPC: 6 20868 20473 2

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe Kitchen Essentials (Fruit Salad)

      UPC: 6 20868 10875 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe 24 LBS (Fruit Salad Deluxe)

      UPC: 6 20868 10786 3

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe 8 LBS (Fruit Salad Deluxe)

      UPC: 6 20868 10785 6

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

    • Salad-Fruit Deluxe .5"x5" No Grapes (Fruit Salad Deluxe Diced)

      UPC: 6 20868 10788 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Salad-Fruit Pres.free 1/14 LBS MKN (Fresh-Cut Fruit Salad Deluxe No Preservative)

      UPC: 6 11628 98020 1

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • Pineapple Whole Peeled 6x585G

      UPC: 6 28962 65011 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • Honeydew Chunk 3/4"

      UPC: 6 20868 15998 5

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe-Halves

      UPC: 6 20868 12444 0

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe Dice 1/2 IN 1x24 LB

      UPC: 6 20868 12101 5

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27

    • Cantaloupe Chunk 3/4"

      UPC: 6 20868 15997 8

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe-Chunks Diced 1/2"

      UPC: 6 20868 10776 4

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Cantaloupe-Chunks 1"-1.5"

      UPC: 6 20868 12100 8

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20

    • Cantaloupe Chunks 6 LBS

      UPC: 6 20868 45155 6

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • Cantaloupe - Balls 6 LBS

      UPC: 6 20868 12825 0

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    • JIT Salsa Pineapple Picant FRSH

      UPC: 6 20868 21806 7

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 22

    • Honeydew-Parallel Slice 3/8"

      UPC: 6 20868 12447 1

      Date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24

    Why this matters

    Possible Salmonella contamination

    Do I have this product?

    This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.

    1. 1

      Check the product name

      Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.

    2. 2

      Check the UPC code

      The UPC is the barcode number on the packaging.

      Affected UPCs: 6 11628 91397 1, 6 11628 91404 6, 6 11628 98020 1, 6 20868 10776 4, 6 20868 10781 8, 6 20868 10785 6, 6 20868 10786 3, 6 20868 10788 7, 6 20868 10875 7, 6 20868 10881 8, 6 20868 11506 6, 6 20868 11511 3, 6 20868 11513 7, 6 20868 12100 8, 6 20868 12101 5, 6 20868 12106 0, 6 20868 12108 4, 6 20868 12109 1, 6 20868 12110 7, 6 20868 12111 4, 6 20868 12444 0, 6 20868 12445 7, 6 20868 12447 1, 6 20868 12449 5, 6 20868 12457 0, 6 20868 12458 7, 6 20868 12825 0, 6 20868 13347 3, 6 20868 15213 2, 6 20868 15997 8, 6 20868 15998 5, 6 20868 20473 2, 6 20868 20577 7, 6 20868 21806 7, 6 20868 45155 6, 6 20868 45183 9, 6 28962 63075 1, 6 28962 63505 6, 6 28962 63508 7, 6 28962 65011 7

    3. 3

      Check the date code

      Date codes are usually printed near the best-before date or on the packaging seam.

      Affected date codes: All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06, All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20, All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 22, All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24, All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27, All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 29

    If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.

    If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.

    When in doubt, always check the official notice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was this product recalled?

    Possible Salmonella contamination

    What should consumers do?

    Check if your product matches the affected best-before dates listed in the official notice. Do not eat the product. Return it to the store or dispose of it, following the official instructions. Contact your healthcare provider if you became sick.

    Where was the product sold?

    This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.

    Is there a health risk?

    Yes, there may be a health risk. Possible Salmonella contamination

    When was this product recalled?

    This product was recalled on November 18, 2023.

    Is the Fresh Start Foods, Ready-Set-Serve by Markon, GFS, Kitchen Essentials brand affected by this recall?

    Yes, Fresh Start Foods, Ready-Set-Serve by Markon, GFS, Kitchen Essentials products are affected by this recall. This recall involves various brands of Fresh Cut Fruit sold in Canada. It's being recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination. Do not eat the product if you have it. Check best-before dates in the official notice. If you became ill, follow official guidance.