Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This…
Health risk
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
Action required
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.
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Chamberlain Farms INC.Owensville, IN, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
none or #4319
Distribution area
Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa with further shipment including Tennessee, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Counties involved include Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Dubois County, Indiana, and Wabash County, Illinois.
United States
Quantity affected
222, 172
Recall initiation
FDA report date: September 26, 2012
FDA recall number
F-2357-2012
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Chamberlain Farms INC. initiated this food recall on August 16, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some that cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with. The FDA report lists distribution as: Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa with further shipment including Tennessee, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Counties involved include Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Dubois County, Indiana, and Wabash County,Illinois.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some that cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with
Whole Cantaloupe was made or distributed by Chamberlain Farms INC. in Owensville, IN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2357-2012, dated September 26, 2012.
Why this is a Class I recall
Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
FDA definition
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Salmonella
Symptoms to watch for
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
When symptoms may appear
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Higher-risk groups
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
8 answers
What is the Whole Cantaloupe recall?
Chamberlain Farms INC. recalled Whole Cantaloupe in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2357-2012. Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This…
What are the symptoms of Salmonella exposure?
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
How quickly can Salmonella symptoms appear?
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Who is most at risk from Salmonella?
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
How do I get a refund from Chamberlain Farms INC.?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-2357-2012 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Chamberlain Farms INC. recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2357-2012. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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