by: WOOD TV, Alexa Mencia and Nexstar Media Wire
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Officials with Meijer say the retailer has announced a voluntary recall of whole cantaloupe and some cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls due to a potential risk of salmonella.
A Meijer spokesperson said the fruit was sold in Meijer stores in six states, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
According to the company’s FDA recall announcement, The Kandy Brand cantaloupe, from Eagle Produce, LLC, was made available between September 26 and October 5,
Meijer customers are being advised to throw the cantaloupe away or request a refund.
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