In a recent development, several brands of fresh cut fruit have been recalled across multiple provinces in Canada, including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products were distributed by Central Foods Co. and Fresh Start Foods, and consumers are urged not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled items.

Recalled Products:

1. Central Foods Co. – JIT DNATA Salad-Fruit Dry Pack Combo (4 x 1.36 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 63187 1 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
2. Central Foods Co. – JIT Cantaloupe – Halves 6LB (2.72 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67015 3 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
3. Central Foods Co. – JIT Honeydew Halves 6LB (2.72 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67017 7 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
4. Central Foods Co. – JIT Pineapple – Halved 6LB (2.72 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67019 1 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
5. Central Foods Co. – Cantaloupe Chunk 3/4″ 3X6LB (3 x 2.72 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67014 6 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
6. Central Foods Co. – Honeydew Chunk 3/4″ 3X6LB (3 x 2.72 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67016 0 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
7. Central Foods Co. – Pineapple Chunk 3/4″ 3X6LB (3 x 2.72 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67018 4 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 24
8. Central Foods Co. – JIT Watermelon Chunks 6LB (2 x 1.36 kg) – UPC: 6 28962 67003 0 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 20
9. Fresh Start Foods – Salad-Fruit Deluxe Pres. Free (Fruit Salad Deluxe- Preservatives Free) (3.6 kg) – UPC: 6 20868 10881 8 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 NO 27
10. Fresh Start Foods – Pineapple-Spears 8 LBS (Pineapple Spears) (3.6 kg) – UPC: 6 20868 12108 4 – All Best By dates up to and including 23 DE 06

Issue: The recall has been initiated due to possible Salmonella contamination, posing a risk to consumers’ health.

Action Steps: Consumers are strongly advised not to consume any of the recalled products and to promptly return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Additionally, retailers and food service establishments are instructed to remove the affected items from their shelves and follow proper disposal procedures.

Distribution: The recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories.

This recall emphasizes the importance of food safety, and consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and pantries for the listed products to ensure they are not consumed.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-fresh-cut-fruit-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23