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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0568-2024/FDA enforcement
Sofia Produce, L.l.c.·Food·Nov 6, 2023

Whole Cantaloupe, Brand Name Malichita 11 Count Carton, 8 Count Carton, 9 Count Carton, 15…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, ORMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSofia Produce, L.l.c.
Recalling firmSofia Produce, L.l.c.Nogales, AZ, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 12235 61227 3
Lot / date codes
  • Our information corresponding to Lot Codes is our Order Number. Order Numbers: 0128556, 0128624, 0128630, 0128632, 0128640, 0128643, 0128644, 0128646, 0128648, 0128651, 0128656, 0128669, 0128680, 0128682, 0128683, 0128700, 0225200, 0225201, 0225206, 0225214, 0225219, 0225222, 0225226, 0225227, 0225228, 0419611, 0419629, 0419630, 0419636, 0419671, 0419688, 0419693, 0419696, 0419697, 0419704, 0419710, 0419718, 0419772, 0516255, 0516268, 0516271, 0516279, 0516301, 0612143, 0612144, 0612148, 0612154, 0612156, 0612158, 0612171, 0612190, 0612191, 0612197, 0612198, 0612209, 0612225 Above Order Numbers are all those associated with all shipments which could have contained products related to the Canadian Recall. On 11/14/2023 TruFresh expanded the recall to include the following Sales order numbers associated with the lots that tested positive in Canada. 128663, 128712, 128713, 128662, 128680, 225252, 225231, 419719, 419721, 419828, 419803, 612235 612273
Distribution area
INOR

Customers are located in the United States & Canada. There is no distribution to US Government agencies or departments. Product was distributed to consignees in the following states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected12, 706 boxes original recall. 5, 649 boxes for the expanded recall. Totaling 18, 335 boxes.
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 13, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0568-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sofia Produce, L.l.c. initiated this food recall on November 6, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: Customers are located in the United States & Canada. There is no distribution to US Government agencies or departments. Product was distributed to consignees in the following states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Whole Cantaloupe, Brand Name Malichita 11 Count Carton, 8 Count Carton, 9 Count Carton, 15… was made or distributed by Sofia Produce, L.l.c. in Nogales, AZ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0568-2024, dated December 13, 2023.

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. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 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

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 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

What is the Whole Cantaloupe, Brand Name Malichita 11 Count Carton, 8 Count Carton, 9 Count Carton, 15… recall?

Sofia Produce, L.l.c. recalled Whole Cantaloupe, Brand Name Malichita 11 Count Carton, 8 Count Carton, 9 Count Carton, 15… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0568-2024. The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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.

Is the Sofia Produce, L.l.c. 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-0568-2024. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.